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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for rate

Noun

1. rate, charge per unit, charge
usage: amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis; "a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5"
2. rate, magnitude relation, quantitative relation
usage: a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit; "they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour"; "the rate of change was faster than expected"
3. pace, rate, temporal property
usage: the relative speed of progress or change; "he lived at a fast pace"; "he works at a great rate"; "the pace of events accelerated"

Verb

1. rate, rank, range, order, grade, place, judge
usage: assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"
2. rate, be
usage: be worthy of or have a certain rating; "This bond rates highly"
3. rate, value, measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
usage: estimate the value of; "How would you rate his chances to become President?"; "Gold was rated highly among the Romans"
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