Synonyms for

Graduating

Verb / ˈgrædʒʌˌweɪtɪŋ / / ˈgrædʒu:ˌeɪtɪŋ / Another word for graduating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Graduating means completing a course of study and receiving a diploma or degree.

Synonyms & similar words

calibrate finetune graduate commencement graduation finishing completion culmination ending conclusion termination ceasing closing cessation expiration exiting leaving quitting retiring

Synonyms by register

Formal

completing finishing culminating concluding

Informal

finishing up wrapping up done with getting out

Literary

emerging ascending maturing

Antonyms

starting beginning entering commencing initiating launching

Common collocations

  • graduating from college
  • graduating high school
  • graduating class
  • graduating ceremony
  • graduating student
  • graduating with honors
  • graduating with a degree

Word family

noun graduation
verb graduate
adjective graduating

Usage note

While 'graduating' often refers to completing a course of study, it can also mean to increase or decrease by steps or degrees, as in 'the temperature is graduating'.

Example sentences

  1. I am so excited to be graduating from college next week.
  2. My sister will be graduating from middle school this year.
  3. The ceremony for graduating is usually held in a large auditorium.
  4. After years of hard work, she will finally be graduating with honors.
  5. Graduating is an important milestone in one's life.

Quotes

  • "Graduating from college is a huge accomplishment, and I am proud of myself for achieving this goal." - Anonymous
  • "Graduating isn't the end of a tough journey. It is the beginning of a beautiful one." - Anonymous
  • "Graduating is not the end, it's the beginning." - Senator Orrin Hatch

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