When Is the Graduation Ceremony? Phrase Meaning & Usage

Meaning 1：Graduation date inquiry (When is the graduation ceremony?)

When is the graduation ceremony? 🔊

/wen ɪz ðə ˌɡrædʒuˈeɪʃən ˈserəmoʊni/

phrase

A common question used to ask about the specific date or time of the graduation event.

Student in gown asking teacher about graduation ceremony date

Graduation date inquiry 🔊

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/ˌɡrædʒuˈeɪʃən deɪt ɪnˈkwaɪri/

phrase

This phrase is used to ask for the specific date and time of a graduation ceremony.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Graduation from Latin 'gradus' (step); ceremony from Latin 'caeremonia' (rite).

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'Grade + Action' for graduation: finishing a grade requires action.

📖 Example

I can't wait to see you receive your diploma! When is the graduation ceremony so I can book my train ticket? 🔊 I can't wait to see you receive your diploma! When is the graduation ceremony so I can book my train ticket?

🔗 Collocations

hold a graduation ceremony – Organize a formal event for graduation

attend the graduation ceremony – Be present at the graduation event

schedule the graduation ceremony – Set the date and time for the graduation event

🔄 Synonyms

What's the date of the graduation ceremony? (phrase) – An alternative question asking for the specific date of graduation.

When does the graduation ceremony take place? (phrase) – A formal way to ask about the timing of the event.

Can you tell me the graduation ceremony time? (phrase) – A polite request for the exact time of the graduation event.

🌱 Derivatives

graduate (v.) – To successfully complete a course of study

ceremonial (adj.) – Relating to or used in a ceremony

📖 Cultural Story

Graduation ceremonies originated in medieval European universities, where scholars received degrees. Today, they symbolize the completion of academic milestones.