graduates
verbHow many syllables in graduates?
There are 3 syllables in the word graduates.Divide graduates into syllables:
grad · u · ates
How to pronounce graduates:
Definition of graduates:
- graduates (verb):
- to receive a degree or diploma
- to receive an academic degree or diploma
Synonyms for graduates:
pass
qualify
receive a degree
Antonyms for graduates:
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falls
falls back
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goes backwards
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goes to pot
goes to the dogs
lapses
recedes
recidivates
regresses
relapses
retreats
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