Synonyms of made the grade

made the grade

phrase

past tense of make the grade

as in succeeded

to reach a desired level of accomplishment

There were many applicants for the position, but only a few made the grade for an interview.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• succeeded
• flourished
• arrived
• made it
• got there
• made good
• got ahead
• got somewhere
• thrived
• hit it big
• prospered
• cut it
• throve
• won
• cut the mustard
• made one's mark
• hacked it
• excelled
• came into one's own
• prevailed
• triumphed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• failed
• struggled
• floundered