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convo

convo

1 9.7
A formal university ceremony for graduating students
  • noun
  • /ˈkɒnvoʊ/
  • Canadian
translation icon : ceremonia
  • During the annual convo, alumni were invited to share their experiences with current students.

Examples

  • I had come to Jr. High Convo for the first of many times.

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  • The university held a special convo to celebrate the graduation of its students.

  • This man used words like "wibbly-wobbly" and "convo."

  • I don't think that really helps the convo, but 50-70 grams is probably suitable for the majority of people.

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  • If it isn't personal for you, your coming to the convo less prepared, and you should be aware of that and act accordingly is all I'm saying.

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  • The commencement convo for the new graduates was filled with inspiring speeches and excitement.

Synonyms

affair
vsconvo
  • Formal
267 3.7

A formal social event with food, music, and speeches

is informal and refers specifically to university ceremonial gatherings
commencement ceremony
vsconvo
  • Formal
1 3.5

A formal university event where graduates get their degrees and hear speeches

is an informal abbreviation used more generally for university gatherings
convocation
vsconvo
  • Formal
1 7.7

Calling people together for a formal meeting or ceremony

is the informal shortened form used in casual speech

How Formal

inauguration
  • Formal
63 6.0
ceremony
901 2.5
convo
  • Canadian
1 9.7
assembly
162 2.5
gathering
203 1.0
meetup
  • Texting
13 3.5

Surface Forms

convo singular
convos plural

Etymology

Convo as the name for a formal ceremony is a short form of convocation, a word that means 'a gathering' or 'a call together' for a public event like graduation. So when people say a university 'convo', they mean that planned, formal meeting.