graduate

[ˈɡradʒuət]

graduate Definition

• 1. a person who has successfully completed a course of study or training, especially a person who has been awarded an undergraduate academic degree
• 2. to successfully complete a course of study or training and receive an academic degree or diploma

Using graduate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "graduate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She is a graduate of Harvard University.

• Example

  He graduated from high school last year.

• Example

  I plan to graduate with a degree in computer science.

• Example

  She will graduate with honors next month.

graduate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for graduate

• alumnus
• recipient
• holder
• earner
• passer

Antonyms for graduate

• undergraduate
• freshman
• dropout

Idioms Using graduate

• graduate to

  to move up to a higher level or position

  Example

  After working as an intern for a year, she finally graduated to a full-time employee.

• graduate from

  to successfully complete a course of study or training and receive an academic degree or diploma from a particular institution

  Example

  He graduated from Yale University with a degree in economics.

• graduate with flying colors

  to successfully complete a course of study or training with excellent grades or results

  Example

  She graduated with flying colors and was offered a job at a top company.

Phrases with graduate

• graduate school

  a school that awards advanced academic degrees (e.g., master's and doctoral degrees) with a focus on research and scholarship

  Example

  After completing her undergraduate degree, she decided to attend graduate school.

• graduate student

  a student who is pursuing an advanced academic degree (e.g., master's or doctoral degree)

  Example

  As a graduate student, he spends most of his time conducting research in the lab.

• graduate program

  a program of study that leads to an advanced academic degree (e.g., master's or doctoral degree)

  Example

  The university offers a wide range of graduate programs in various fields of study.

Origins of graduate

from Latin 'gradus', meaning 'step'

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Summary: graduate in Brief

The term 'graduate' [ˈɡradʒuət] refers to a person who has successfully completed a course of study or training and received an academic degree or diploma. It also means to complete a course of study and receive an academic degree or diploma. 'Graduate' can be used in phrases like 'graduate school,' 'graduate student,' and 'graduate program.' Idioms include 'graduate to,' 'graduate from,' and 'graduate with flying colors.'