1 grad·u·ate
Pronounced:
/ˈgræʤəˌweɪt/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
grad·u·ates; grad·u·at·ed; grad·u·at·ingMeaning:
1 a [no obj] : to earn a degree or diploma from a school, college, or university ▪ He graduated from the university last June. ▪ They both graduated with honors. ▪ She graduated with a degree in history. ▪ He joined the navy after graduating from high school. ▪ a graduating class of 300 students ◊In British English, graduate refers only to earning a college or university degree. In U.S. English, graduate is also used for other schools (such as high schools). b [+ obj] US of a school, college, or university : to award a degree or diploma to (a student) —usually used as (be) graduated ▪ He was graduated from the university last June. c [+ obj] US informal : to earn a degree or diploma from (a school, college, or university) ▪ He joined the navy after graduating high school.
2 [no obj] : to move from one level to another usually higher level ▪ The word has graduated from slang to accepted use. ▪ My nephew has graduated from baby food to solid food. ▪ The former child actor has finally graduated [=moved on] to more serious roles.
2 [no obj] : to move from one level to another usually higher level ▪ The word has graduated from slang to accepted use. ▪ My nephew has graduated from baby food to solid food. ▪ The former child actor has finally graduated [=moved on] to more serious roles.