GRADUATES

A person who is recognized by a university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

"If the government wants graduates to stay in the country they should offer more incentives."

A person who is recognized by a high school as having completed the requirements of a course of study at the school.

A person who is recognized as having completed any level of education.

To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

"The man graduated in 1967."

To be certified as having earned a degree from; to graduate from (an institution).

"Trisha graduated college."

To certify (a student) as having earned a degree

"Indiana University graduated the student."