rate
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ɹeɪt/]
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Senses
1. rate (noun) — sense 1
Definition: The worth of something; value.
Example: There shall no figure at such rate be set, / As that of true and faithfull Iuliet.
2. rate (noun) — sense 2
Definition: The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another.
Example: At the height of his powers, he was producing pictures at the rate of four a year.
3. rate (noun) — sense 3
Definition: Speed.
Example: The car was speeding down here at a hell of a rate.
4. rate (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To assign or be assigned a particular rank or level.
Example: She is rated fourth in the country.
5. rate (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To evaluate or estimate the value of.
Example: They rate his talents highly.
6. rate (verb) — sense 6
Definition: To consider or regard.
Example: He rated this book brilliant.
Structure of the word
Roots:- h₂er (Proto-Indo-European)
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