/ˈɡrædʒueɪt/
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Meaning
To finish your studies at a school or university and receive your degree.
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Word origin
From Medieval Latin graduari, meaning to take a degree, from Latin gradus, a step.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- gradus
- English cognates
- grade, gradual
Grammar
Examples
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"Graduate" means to finish your studies and get your degree.
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"Graduated" is the past form.
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People often talk about plans for after they graduate.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 27, lesson 2: graduate, chill, spit and 7 more words.