Synonyms of rated

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verb (1)

past tense of rate

1

as in deserved

to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment)

how does a summer intern rate a new computer when I've been told to make do with this clunker?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deserved
• earned
• merited
• entitled
• qualified

2

as in valued

to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding

nowadays most motorists would probably rate their cell phone as an "essential" piece of electronic equipment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• valued
• estimated
• assessed
• evaluated
• appraised
• valuated
• analyzed
• deemed
• set
• priced
• judged
• guesstimated
• adjudged
• tested
• discovered
• surveyed
• prized
• determined
• ascertained
• learned
• decided
• underestimated
• assayed
• reappraised
• reassessed
• undervalued
• reevaluated
• revalued
• misjudged
• transvalued
• rejudged
• settled
• misesteemed
• transvaluated
• misprized

3

as in ranked

to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes

a restaurant that consistently rates high in all the standard categories

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ranked
• was
• placed
• graded
• stood
• seeded
• classed
• classified
• categorized
• counted
• grouped
• installed
• sorted
• codified
• separated
• set
• compartmentalized
• instated

4

as in considered

to think of in a particular way

I would rate her my best friend; after all, she's always been there when I needed her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• considered
• regarded
• viewed
• called
• counted
• accounted
• looked (on or upon)
• believed
• deemed
• felt
• thought
• esteemed
• held
• set down
• reckoned
• took for
• imagined
• sensed
• conceived
• fancied

rated

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verb (2)

past tense of rate

as in scolded

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings

a tyrannical father who usually spent most of dinnertime rating his children on their alleged multitude of failings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scolded
• lectured
• reprimanded
• criticized
• blamed
• scored
• berated
• called down
• chewed out
• ragged
• railed (at or against)
• reamed (out)
• dressed down
• bawled out
• laid into
• chastised
• attacked
• ranted (at)
• admonished
• upbraided
• faulted
• lambasted
• mocked
• hammered
• rebuked
• castigated
• reproached
• tongue-lashed
• basted
• flayed
• keelhauled
• jawed
• panned
• read the riot act (to)
• took to task
• condemned
• lashed
• knocked
• remonstrated (with)
• slammed
• reviled
• denounced
• assailed
• disparaged
• blasted
• abused
• censured
• chid
• belittled
• excoriated
• crucified
• reproved
• laced (into)
• harangued
• ridiculed
• scourged
• dissed
• scorned
• reprehended
• scoffed
• vituperated
• bad-mouthed
• put down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• praised
• lauded
• extolled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rated

Verb

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has the same EN13319 diving certification as the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and it’s rated for the same level of water immersion and dust resistance. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026

In June, the Cook Political Report rated 18 races – 14 of which involve seats currently held by Republicans – as toss-ups. — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 26 July 2026

The key numbers are a 190 kg (419 lb) maximum gross vehicle weight and an Atlas H Rack rated for 80 kg (176 lb). — New Atlas, 25 July 2026

Thirty-three percent of those lines are rated as a high priority for replacement based on factors including age, leak history, pipe material and surrounding geological conditions. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

At the same time, women negotiators are rated by their adversaries as more trustworthy, better communicators, and more desirable future negotiation partners as compared to men. — Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

They are rated to withstand up to 500 degrees, and the company offers a risk-free trial period with a money-back guarantee. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

Each facility is initially rated to add 1 metric ton of uranium (MTU) per year in output capacity. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026

Just 31% of CFOs rated AI outcomes in finance as strongly positive. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 July 2026