Synonyms for graduate
ˈgrædʒ u ɪt, -ˌeɪt; -ˌeɪtgrad·u·ate

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. graduatenoun

   To change gradually

   Antonyms:
   drop-out, student

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1. alumnus, alumna, alum, graduate, gradnoun

   a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)

   Synonyms:
   grad, potassium alum, grade, potash alum, ammonium alum, ammonia alum, alum, alumnus, alumna

   Antonyms:
   low

2. graduateadjective

   a measuring instrument for measuring fluid volume; a glass container (cup or cylinder or flask) whose sides are marked with or divided into amounts

   Synonyms:
   grad, alumna, alumnus, alum

   Antonyms:
   low

3. graduate(a), postgraduateverb

   of or relating to studies beyond a bachelor's degree

   "graduate courses"

   Antonyms:
   low

4. graduateverb

   receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies

   "She graduated in 1990"

   Synonyms:
   calibrate, fine-tune

   Antonyms:
   low

5. graduateverb

   confer an academic degree upon

   "This school graduates 2,000 students each year"

   Synonyms:
   calibrate, fine-tune

   Antonyms:
   low

6. calibrate, graduate, fine-tuneverb

   make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring

   "calibrate an instrument"; "graduate a cylinder"

   Synonyms:
   tweak, down, calibrate, polish, fine-tune, refine

   Antonyms:
   low

Matched Categories

1. • Confer
   • Receive

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1. graduateverb

   Synonyms:
   mark with degrees, divide into regular intervals

2. graduateverb

   Synonyms:
   adjust, adapt, proportion, regulate

3. graduateverb

   Synonyms:
   take a degree, receive a diploma

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. graduatenoun

   Synonyms:
   alumnus

2. graduatenoun

   Synonyms:
   alumni

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1. List of paraphrases for "graduate":

   graduates, postgraduate, post-graduate, graduated, graduation, diploma, upper, degree, graduating, higher, superior

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1. Ramone Davenport:

   This might be something that Dohn High School just does. You know, once you come to Dohn and graduate, we're going to bring the diploma to you, in a traditional graduation, you call a person's name and they walk across the stage. This is more personal. I'm spending seven or eight minutes talking directly to that kid about their accomplishments and the families are right there on the lawn. They're getting a little more bang for their buck.

2. Lisa Anderson:

   I'm starting to regret what I spent on graduate school.

3. Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney:

   Heartbreaking to hear that Ron Rolfes was killed this weekend while in New Orleans looking for a wedding venue with Ron Rolfes sweetheart, a fellow Tulane University graduate, ron Rolfes commitment and dedication to our effort made Ron Rolfes an invaluable part of the campaign.

4. New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker:

   Over the weekend we experienced multiple violent acts in our community, including those involving a New Haven Public Schools teacher, a New Haven Public Schools administrator, and a graduate student at Yale University. I am deeply saddened that we lost Yale School of Environment student Kevin Jiang last night to gun violence.

5. Haliza Aulia Madina:

   Our biggest concern is how to get a job after we graduate and who is the leader who can give us that.