graduate

US /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ət/
UK /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ət/
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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.
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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.
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to move up to a more advanced level or stage

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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.
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