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How to pronounce graduate
Say it like this: /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuɪt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does graduate mean?
nounA person who is recognized as having completed any of various levels of education.
“If the government wants graduates to stay in the country, they should offer more incentives.”
A person who is recognized by a high school as having completed the requirements of a course of study at the school.
A graduated (marked) cup or other container, thus fit for measuring.
adjgraduated, arranged by degrees
holding an academic degree
relating to an academic degree
verbTo be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.
“The man graduated in 1967.”
To be certified as having earned a degree from; to graduate from (an institution).
“Trisha graduated college.”
To certify (a student) as having earned a degree
“Indiana University graduated the student.”
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