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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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intransitive verb |
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grae
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inflections: |
graduates, graduating, graduated |
definition 1: |
to be given a degree or diploma upon completing studies at a school, college, or university.
My daughter will be graduating from high school this spring.He will not graduate if he doesn't fulfill his science requirement. |
definition 2: |
to change by degrees.
The penalties graduate according to the seriousness of the offense.- similar words:
- change
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qualify |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
pronunciation: |
grae
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definition 1: |
to grant a degree or diploma to.
The school graduated him even though he had not completed his work. |
definition 2: |
to arrange or divide by degrees, levels, or grades.
The state has begun to graduate driver's licenses so that a young driver becomes fully licensed only over time.- synonyms:
- categorize, class, classify, grade, rank, rate, sort, type
- similar words:
- arrange, group, order, pigeonhole, place, position, size, value
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related words: |
fit, form |
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part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
grae
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definition: |
one who has completed academic requirements and obtained a degree or diploma.
She is a graduate of Harvard University.Many graduates return to the school for homecoming weekend in the fall.
- synonyms:
- grad
- similar words:
- alumna, alumnus, bachelor, doctor
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part of speech: |
adjective |
pronunciation: |
grae
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definition: |
of or pertaining to study beyond a bachelor's degree.
She wants to go on for a graduate degree.The university has a highly respected graduate program in engineering.His friends are mostly other graduate students.- similar words:
- postgraduate
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