33+ Words that rhyme with graduates

Graduates is a 3-syllable word with 33 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are gates, rates, straits. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

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Examples of "graduates" in lyrics

See how graduates is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Where clouds stay black like Jackson State graduates"
    Bronze Nazareth — Bronze Naz-a-reth
  • "With new school dropouts replacin old school graduates"
    Feenom Circle — Nothing Yet
  • "I relieve scholars Harvard graduates"
    Rack-Lo f/ Thirstin Howl III — Rich Man Poor Man

What do these rhymes mean?

gates
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of
mates
a pair of people who live together; "a married couple from Chicago"
rates
a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
straits
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs a difficult juncture; "a pretty pass
yeats
Irish poet and dramatist (1865-1939)

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "graduates" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like gates, rates, straits create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "graduates" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with graduates?
Words that rhyme with graduates include: gates, rates, straits, mates, yeats, dates, fates, plates, states, hates, and 23 more.
How many syllables does graduates have?
Graduates has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with graduates?
There are 33 words that rhyme with graduates: 33 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for graduates in a song?
The strongest rhymes for graduates in songwriting are gates, rates, straits. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with graduates?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with graduates include gates, rates, straits, mates, yeats. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: straits, yeats; 1-syllable: gates, rates; 2-syllable: debates, relates. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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