graduate

//ˈɡrædʒuət//
B1Frequency Level 7Neutral
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Noun

graduateSingular
graduatesPlural
1

A person who has successfully completed a course of study or training, especially one who has been awarded a degree from a university or college.

She is a graduate of Harvard University.

Verb

graduatedPast tense
graduatedPast participle
graduatingPresent participle
graduatesThird-person singular
1

To successfully complete an academic degree, course of training, or high school.

She graduated from university last year.

2

To move from one level or stage to another, typically a higher one.

After mastering basic skills, she graduated to more advanced techniques.

3

To mark or arrange in gradations or degrees.

The thermometer is graduated in degrees Celsius.

Adjective

1

Relating to or involved in studies beyond a bachelor's degree.

She is enrolled in a graduate program in biology.