Synonyms of proportionate

proportionate

adjective

prə-ˈpȯr-sh(ə-)nət 

as in proportional

corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree

expect financial returns proportionate to your efforts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proportional
• commensurate
• comparable
• balanced
• in proportion
• commensurable
• relative
• symmetrical
• correlative
• reciprocal
• similar
• dependent
• akin
• contingent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disproportionate
• twisted
• irregular
• distorted
• asymmetrical
• unbalanced
• lopsided
• unsymmetrical
• nonsymmetrical

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proportionate

Federal oversight that is transparent, predictable and proportionate to identifiable risks can help keep scientific merit and productive use of public funds at the center of grant decisions. — Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

Nor could the Israelis have carefully weighed whether the risk to civilian lives and infrastructure was proportionate to the military value of each target. — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

In such cases, attacks must be proportionate and minimize harm to civilians. — Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

In such cases, attacks must be proportionate and minimize civilian harm. — Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 19 July 2026