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RATES

(noun, verb)

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There are 13 meanings of the word Rates.

How to pronounce rates:

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Rates - as a noun

A local tax on property

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
revenue enhancementtax10taxation15
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Rates - as a verb

To assign or be assigned a particular rank or level.

Example: "She is rated fourth in the country."

To evaluate or estimate the value of.

Example: "They rate his talents highly."

To consider or regard.

Example: "He rated this book brilliant."

To deserve; to be worth.

Example: "The view here hardly rates a mention in the travel guide."

To determine the limits of safe functioning for a machine or electrical device.

Example: "The transformer is rated at 10 watts."

To evaluate a property's value for the purposes of local taxation.

To like; to think highly of.

Example: "The customers don't rate the new burgers."

To have position (in a certain class).

Example: "He rates as the best cyclist in the country."

To have value or standing.

Example: "This last performance of hers didn't rate very high with the judges."

To ratify.

To ascertain the exact rate of the gain or loss of (a chronometer) as compared with true time.

To berate, scold.

Example Sentences

"The interest rates on mortgages have dropped significantly."
"He rates this movie as one of the best he has ever seen."
"She rates her skills highly and believes she deserves a promotion."
"The article rates the new smartphone as the most innovative in the market."
"The teacher rates his students' performance on a scale of 1 to 10."
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Word Game Points

Is RATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is RATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is RATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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