graduate

Meanings

• noun

  A person who has completed a series of studies, typically at a university or college.

  - "John is a graduate of Harvard University."
  - "Sarah graduated from medical school last year."

• verb

  To receive a degree or diploma.

  - "She graduated summa cum laude."
  - "He will graduate next month."

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Antonyms

drop-out , student

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with graduate
graduate , debate , create , fate , meditate

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Variants

List of all variants of graduate that leads to same result
graduate , graduated , graduates , graduating , graduator , graduators

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Etymology

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The word 'graduate' comes from the Latin word 'gradus', meaning 'step'. This refers to the stepping forward to receive a degree.

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Trivia

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1. The first American college to grant degrees was Harvard University, in 1640.

2. The traditional color of graduation caps is black, but many universities have their own unique colors.

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Related Concepts

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1. Degree: A degree is an academic qualification that is awarded to a student after they have completed a course of study.

2. Academic regalia: Academic regalia refers to the clothing and accessories that are worn during graduation ceremonies.

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Culture

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In many cultures, graduation is a significant milestone in a person's life. It marks the end of formal education and the beginning of a new chapter. Graduation ceremonies often include speeches, the wearing of academic regalia, and the awarding of degrees.

How to Memorize "graduate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a cap and gown, stepping forward to receive a diploma.
   - Visualize the word 'graduate' written out in large letters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'graduate' with the idea of completing a course of study.
   - Think of the graduation cap and tassel as symbols of graduation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'GREAT' to remember the meanings of the word: Graduation, Receiving, End, Achievement, and Transition.

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