rate

³rate

verb

rat·edrat·ing

Definition of RATE

transitive verb

1

obsolete : allot

2

a : to set an estimate on : value, esteem <black is rated very high this season> b : to determine or assign the relative rank or class of : grade <rate a seaman> c : to estimate the normal capacity or power of

3

: consider, regard <was rated an excellent pianist>

4

: to fix the amount of premium to be charged per unit of insurance on

5

: to have a right to : deserve <she rated special privileges>

intransitive verb

: to enjoy a status of special privilege <really rates with the boss>

First Known Use of RATE

15th century