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graduate
The term carries a strong connotation of progression and achievement, moving from a state of preparation to one of qualification. In academic contexts, it marks a formal transition of status, often associated with a ceremony and the attainment of a credential.
When used to describe growth or evolution, it suggests a natural or planned advancement to a more sophisticated level. In technical contexts, it refers to the precise division of a scale, implying accuracy and incremental measurement.
Meanings
To successfully complete a course of study or training and receive a degree or diploma.
She will graduate from university next May.
To enable someone to complete a course of study or training by providing the necessary instruction.
The program is designed to graduate fifty new technicians every year.
A person who has successfully completed a course of study and received an academic degree.
The company is looking to hire a recent graduate with a degree in finance.
Examples
I can not believe I actually graduate next week.
The academy aims to graduate the best pilots in the country.
As a law school graduate, she had a strong grasp of the legal system.
I wonder if I should apply for a graduate assistantship.
The lab assistant used a graduated beaker to measure the chemical.
He graduated from high school with honors three years ago.
The firm prefers to hire graduates from top tier universities.
She is pursuing a graduate degree in clinical psychology.
The scale was carefully graduated to show increments of one millimeter.
Phrasal Verbs
graduate from
to successfully complete a course of study and receive a degree
She will graduate from university next May.