Trans-migrate is a verb that means to move from one place to another, especially from one country to another. Antonyms for the word trans-migrate, that is, words with opposite meanings, include words like stay, remain, settle, and stay put. When someone chooses to stay in one place, they are avoiding trans-migrating or moving to a new location. The word settle suggests that someone is content where they are and has no intention of moving. On the other hand, travel, tour, and roam are words with similar meanings to trans-migrate because they suggest movement from one place to another, but they do not imply permanent relocation.