Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
graduate
noun/verb
/ˈɡrædʒʊɪt/
Definition
A graduate is a person who has completed a course of study, particularly at a college or university.
Examples
- She is a graduate of Harvard University.
- After four years of hard work, he finally graduated with a degree in engineering.
Meaning
To graduate means to earn a degree or diploma by completing all necessary requirements of an educational program.
Synonyms
- alumnus
- degree holder
- finished student
