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Immigrate (Verb)

Migrate to a new environment; "only few plants can immigrate to the island".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Only a few species of birds can immigrate to the remote tropical island due to its unique climate conditions.
Certain types of fish immigrate to warmer waters during the winter months in search of food and better living conditions.
Not many insects can immigrate to the Arctic tundra, but those that do, have adapted to the harsh environment.
Very few trees can immigrate to high-altitude mountainous regions as the thin air and cold temperature make survival difficult.
Some marine organisms can immigrate to brackish waters, where the mixture of fresh and saltwater creates a unique ecosystem.

Introduce or send as immigrants; "Britain immigrated many colonists to America".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The Spanish brought many of their countrymen to the New World when they immigrated laborers to Central America for their newly established colonies.
The European powers historically immigrated prisoners to distant lands as part of their penal systems.
In the early days of the British colonies of Australia and New Zealand, England immigrated Protestants fleeing Ireland to these new territories in order to control their growth and provide new living space for loyal subjects.
Sweden immigrated scientists to its territory as part of an initiative to strengthen its research capabilities.
Austria immigrated thousands of laborers to its northern provinces in the 18th century when the local economy needed new workers.

Come into a new country and change residency; "Many people immigrated at the beginning of the 20th century".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Many people immigrated to the United States in search of better job opportunities and a brighter future.
She immigrated to Australia with her family when she was just a teenager and has been living there ever since.
His parents immigrated to Canada after the war and settled in a small town in Quebec.
A large number of refugees are expected to immigrate to Europe in the coming years due to ongoing conflicts in their home countries.
More than a million people immigrated to the United States during the 19th century, mainly from Ireland and Italy.