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Graduates

Verb / ˈgrædʒʌwʌts / / ˈgrædʒʌˌweɪts / / ˈgrædʒu:wʌts / / ˈgrædʒu:ˌeɪts / Another word for graduates — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Graduates are people who have successfully completed a course of study and received a degree or diploma.

Synonyms & similar words

calibrate alumnus grad graduate alum finetune alumna alumni grads diplomates completers postgraduates collegiates undergraduates

Synonyms by register

Formal

completers degree holders alumni

Informal

grads leavers

Literary

academics scholars

Antonyms

beginners underclassmen rookies novices inceptants learners

Common collocations

  • college graduates
  • university graduates
  • high school graduates
  • recent graduates
  • graduates with honors
  • graduates from
  • graduates of

Word family

noun graduation
verb graduate

Usage note

The word 'graduates' can refer to people who have completed a course of study or the act of completing it. As a noun, it typically refers to the people.

Example sentences

  1. The graduates threw their caps in the air to celebrate their achievement.
  2. She graduates from high school this year and plans to attend college.
  3. Many graduates struggle to find a job in their field right out of school.
  4. The school held a graduation ceremony for the graduates.
  5. The graduates were proud of their hard work and dedication.

Quotes

  • "The fireworks begin today. Each diploma is a lighted match. Each one of you is a fuse." - Edward Koch
  • "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill
  • "Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead." - Nora Ephron

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