Synonyms for

Graduated

Verb / ˈgrædʒu:ˌeɪtɪd / / ˈgrædʒʌˌweɪtɪd / Another word for graduated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to have completed a course of study and received a diploma or degree

Synonyms & similar words

calibrated gradatory gradational calibrate finetune graduate finished completed concluded terminated ended qualified achieved earned walked passed succeeded accomplished fulfilled

Synonyms by register

Formal

advanced completed qualified

Informal

finished done got through

Literary

ascended progressed

Antonyms

stagnant static unchanging immobile fixed stationary

Common collocations

  • graduated from college
  • graduated with honors
  • graduated high school
  • graduated cum laude
  • graduated last year
  • graduated in engineering
  • graduated from university

Word family

noun graduation
verb graduate
adjective graduated

Usage note

The verb 'graduate' can be transitive (e.g., 'She graduated from university') or intransitive (e.g., 'She graduated'). The former is more common in American English, while the latter is more common in British English.

Example sentences

  1. I graduated from high school last June.
  2. She will graduate from college in two years.
  3. My brother just graduated from law school.
  4. They all graduated with honors.
  5. He is so proud to have finally graduated.

Quotes

  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. - Nelson Mandela
  • The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. - B.B. King

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