Meaning of the word graduate in English

What does graduate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

graduate

US /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ət/

UK /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ət/

a person who has successfully completed a course of study or received a degree from a school, college, or university

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She is a recent graduate of Harvard University.

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The company prefers to hire college graduates.

Synonym:

alumnus diplomate holder of a degree

to successfully complete an academic degree or course of study

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She hopes to graduate next year.

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He graduated from medical school in 2005.

Synonym:

complete pass qualify

to move up to a more advanced level or stage

Example:

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After mastering basic skills, he will graduate to more complex tasks.

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The company decided to graduate the new product to full production.

Synonym:

advance progress promote

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