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Rate

Verb / reɪt / Another word for rate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Rate means a measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against some other quantity or measure.

Synonyms & similar words

order rank grade chargeperunit place range pace value price cost charge fee tariff value assessment estimate appraisal grading ranking classification evaluation measure scale proportion ratio speed pace tempo

Synonyms by register

Formal

frequency proportion ratio pace

Informal

speed how fast how often

Literary

tempo cadence

Antonyms

slowness stagnation lethargy inertia pause cessation

Common collocations

  • interest rate
  • growth rate
  • birth rate
  • exchange rate
  • high rate
  • low rate
  • average rate
  • rate of return

Word family

noun rate
verb rate
adjective rated
adverb highly

Usage note

As a noun, 'rate' often refers to a measure of speed or frequency. As a verb, it means to assess or classify something.

Example sentences

  1. The rate of success for this surgery is very high.
  2. What is the interest rate on your savings account?
  3. The teacher will rate the students' essays.
  4. The rate of inflation is increasing every year.

Quotes

  • The true test of the quality of a ride is not in how fast or how far it goes. It's in how smoothly, safely, and comfortably it does it. That's what truly defines the rate.
  • The rate of change is not going to slow down anytime soon. If anything, competition in most industries will probably speed up even more in the next few decades.
  • The rate at which a person can mature is directly proportional to the embarrassment he can tolerate.

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