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grad·u·ate

graduate

 
 
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
pronunciation: grae ju iht
definition: a person who has finished studying at high school or college. A diploma is given to a graduate to show that all the necessary work has been done.
She is a graduate of Harvard University.
 
similar words:
bachelor, doctor
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part of speech: verb
pronunciation: grae ju eIt
inflections: graduates, graduating, graduated
definition: to be given a diploma upon finishing studies at a school or college.
She will graduate from high school this spring.
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