Cool MateMeaning of Graduate
a person who has a university degree
In simple words: To finish school or college and receive a degree or diploma.
Graduate in a sentence
- She is a recent graduate from the university.
- The graduate received a scholarship for her outstanding achievements.
- Many graduate students are pursuing advanced degrees.
- He decided to graduate despite the challenges he faced.
- As a graduate, new opportunities await you in the job market.
How to use Graduate
Commonly used in academic contexts. Appropriate in both casual and formal conversations, but may not be suitable in informal slang settings.
Grammar pattern
graduate + from + institution
Memory hint
Think of a cap and gown at a graduation ceremony — you graduate to celebrate!
Related words
Collocations with Graduate
Common mistakes with Graduate
- Saying 'graduate from college' instead of 'graduate from university' in some countries.
- Confusing 'graduate' with 'undergraduate' which refers to a student who has not yet graduated.
- Using 'graduated' as an adjective instead of the noun 'graduate' for people.
Graduate appears in
Graduate in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
خريج
إنهاء الدراسة في المدرسة أو الكلية والحصول على درجة أو دبلوم.
- Bengaliবাংলা
স্নাতক
স্কুল বা কলেজ শেষ করে ডিগ্রি বা ডিপ্লোমা অর্জন করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Absolvent/in, Hochschulabsolvent/in
Die Schule oder das College abschließen und einen Abschluss oder ein Diplom erhalten.
- SpanishEspañol
Graduado, Graduada
Terminar la escuela o la universidad y recibir un título o diploma.
- Persianفارسی
فارغالتحصیل
تمام کردن مدرسه یا دانشگاه و گرفتن مدرک یا دیپلم.
- FrenchFrançais
Diplômé(e), Ancien(ne) élève
Terminer ses études (lycée, université) et obtenir un diplôme.
- Hindiहिन्दी
स्नातक
स्कूल या कॉलेज खत्म करके डिग्री या डिप्लोमा प्राप्त करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Laureato/a, Diplomato/a
Finire la scuola o l'università e ottenere un diploma o una laurea.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Graduado, Formado
Terminar a escola ou faculdade e receber um diploma ou certificado.
- RussianРусский
Выпускник, окончить
Закончить школу или колледж и получить степень или диплом.
- Urduاردو
گریجویٹ، فارغ التحصیل
اسکول یا کالج ختم کرنا اور ڈگری یا ڈپلومہ حاصل کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
毕业生
完成学业并获得学位或文凭。
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Frequently asked questions about Graduate
What does Graduate mean?
To finish school or college and receive a degree or diploma.
What is the definition of Graduate?
a person who has a university degree
How do you use Graduate in a sentence?
She is a recent graduate from the university.
Can you give another example of Graduate?
The graduate received a scholarship for her outstanding achievements.
What are synonyms for Graduate?
Common alternatives include complete, finish, receive a degree, pass out, commence.
What is the opposite of Graduate?
Opposite meanings include dropout, failure.
What words go with Graduate?
It commonly pairs with business-school, law-school, college, course, degree, program, graduate in, business-school, law-school, college, course, degree, program, graduate in.
What are common mistakes when using Graduate?
Saying 'graduate from college' instead of 'graduate from university' in some countries. Confusing 'graduate' with 'undergraduate' which refers to a student who has not yet graduated. Using 'graduated' as an adjective instead of the noun 'graduate' for people.
How do you pronounce Graduate?
US: /["/ˈɡrædʒuət/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɡrædʒuət/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Graduate?
Commonly used in academic contexts. Appropriate in both casual and formal conversations, but may not be suitable in informal slang settings.
What CEFR level is Graduate?
"Graduate" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.