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Rate.
How to pronounce rate:
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Rate - as a noun
A magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
Example: "They traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
magnitude relationquantitative relationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
acceleration16deceleration15attrition raterate of attrition
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Amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
Example: "A 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charge per unitHypernyms (Closely Related)
charge12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The relative speed of progress or change
Example: "He lived at a fast pace"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pace8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
temporal propertyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure
Example: "The literacy rate"
Rate - as a verb
Assign a rank or rating to
Example: "How would you rank these students?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grade7order6place9range6rank8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluate11judge14pass judgmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be worthy of or have a certain rating
Example: "This bond rates highly"
Estimate the value of
Example: "How would you rate his chances to become president?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
value8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appraise12assess6evaluate11measure9valuate10value8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The interest rate on the loan is quite high."
"The inflation rate has been steadily increasing."
"The unemployment rate has decreased compared to last year."
"The exchange rate between the two currencies is favorable."
"The crime rate in that area is alarming."
Word Game Points
Is RATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is RATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.
Is RATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.
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