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graduates
verb
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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:

passqualify

Antonyms for graduates:

descendsrecedessubsidesdropssinksfallswanes

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