graduate
word
Definition
As a verb, it means to successfully finish a course of study at a school, college, or university. As a noun, it means a person who has completed that course of study.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'graduate from' a school, 'graduate in' a subject in some varieties of English, and 'graduate with a degree' or 'graduate with honors'. In American English, people also say 'graduate college' informally, but 'graduate from college' is safer for learners. As a noun, 'graduate' often refers to someone with a university degree, and 'graduate student' means a student doing advanced study after a first degree.
Example Sentences
She will graduate next year.
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My brother is a graduate of this university.
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They graduated from high school in June.
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I can't believe we're finally graduating this weekend.
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After I graduated, I moved to another city for work.
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She's a recent graduate, so she's still figuring out what she wants to do.
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