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past tense of rate
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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?

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Relevance
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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

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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

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rated

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verb (2)

past tense of rate

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Maximum power is rated at 680 hp, with the car boasting a 0-60-mph (97-km/h) time of 4 seconds. New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025 The device is also IP68 rated for dust and water resistance. Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Battery life is rated for up to 39 hours of video playback. Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025 Thousands of users across the nation rated their cities on metrics such as dating satisfaction, cultural alignment, partner availability, and community support. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025 Kion Smith, who replaced Daniels, was rated Miami’s second-worst offensive lineman in his 44 snaps on Sunday, according to PFF. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025 Tight end Jed Castles, who played one season at Texas Tech before transferring, was an all-conference selection last season and was rated as a top-five FCS tight end in the preseason. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025 The trainer’s Explora (8-5), HJimika (2-1) and Bottle of Rouge (5-1) are rated the top three picks among the seven fillies entered in the $300,000 Del Mar Debutante. Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Rated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rated. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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