Synonyms of rates

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noun

plural of rate

1

as in qualities

degree of excellence

not being of the first rate, these apples are usually sold as food for livestock

Synonyms & Similar Words

• qualities
• standards
• grades
• classes
• calibers
• statures
• ranks
• benchmarks
• criteria
• hallmarks
• positions
• statuses
• measures
• places
• standings
• marks
• footings
• yardsticks
• pars
• touchstones

2

as in ratios

the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things

the exchange rate was 10 pesos to the dollar when we visited Mexico

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ratios
• frequencies
• proportions
• averages
• percentages
• correspondences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disproportions

rates

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of rate

1

as in deserves

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

• deserves
• merits
• earns
• qualifies
• entitles

2

as in estimates

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

• estimates
• values
• assesses
• prices
• guesstimates
• evaluates
• appraises
• valuates
• sets
• analyzes
• deems
• judges
• prizes
• tests
• determines
• adjudges
• surveys
• learns
• ascertains
• discovers
• assays
• revalues
• decides
• underestimates
• reassesses
• reappraises
• reevaluates
• transvalues
• undervalues
• transvaluates
• misjudges
• rejudges
• settles
• misprizes
• misesteems

3

as in ranks

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

• ranks
• is
• places
• grades
• stands
• seeds
• classes
• groups
• counts
• sorts
• classifies
• categorizes
• codifies
• installs
• sets
• separates
• instates
• compartmentalizes

4

as in regards

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

• regards
• considers
• calls
• counts
• accounts
• views
• looks (on or upon)
• believes
• feels
• holds
• thinks
• sets down
• takes for
• senses
• deems
• esteems
• reckons
• imagines
• fancies
• conceives

rates

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of rate

as in lectures

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

• lectures
• scolds
• reprimands
• scores
• blames
• criticizes
• jaws
• rails (at or against)
• calls down
• bawls out
• dresses down
• reams (out)
• rants (at)
• attacks
• lays into
• faults
• rags
• upbraids
• tongue-lashes
• takes to task
• berates
• keelhauls
• flays
• mocks
• rebukes
• hammers
• admonishes
• reads the riot act (to)
• chews out
• chastises
• bastes
• reproaches
• lambastes
• castigates
• remonstrates (with)
• abuses
• pans
• vituperates
• reprehends
• condemns
• chides
• knocks
• blasts
• scourges
• slams
• lashes
• laces (into)
• assails
• harangues
• ridicules
• excoriates
• crucifies
• denounces
• reviles
• reproves
• censures
• disparages
• belittles
• scoffs
• scorns
• bad-mouths
• disses
• puts down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approves
• endorses
• sanctions
• praises
• extols
• lauds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rates

Noun

The picture could change, however, if higher rates finally begin to inflict significant damage on the economy or financial markets. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026

Aubrey Layne, Sentara’s chief administrative officer, said lower payment rates from government programs — and impending cuts to Medicaid — are forcing the hospital to play hardball with the insurers that are representing employers. — Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026

Yun also emphasized underlying factors that might keep mortgage rates elevated for homebuyers over a longer period of time. — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

The report adds to evidence that the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady at its October meeting. — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

New generation capacity, grid reliability and a focus on keeping Arkansas' electricity rates among the lowest in the nation are crucial to the state's future success. — Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

The report cited the state’s crime rates, senior poverty and health care access among its concerns. — Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

South Africa has struggled with violent crime for years, but recent shooting incidents have shocked a country used to some of the highest homicide rates in the world. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Overseas with $60M, Encore was the second-highest foreign debut for a re-release behind Titanic 3D in 2012 at current rates. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026

Verb

In her base case, BofA rates strategist Meghan Swiber doesn’t see the 10-year yield rising to 7%. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Grading off two weeks of games, PFF rates Jackson the second-worst pass-blocking lineman in the league, ahead of only former Dolphins lineman Larry Borom, who now plays for the Lions. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

The Cook Political Report, a leading forecaster, rates each one a toss-up. — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

In addition to audience votes via text or online — which are factored into the results alongside the judges’ marks — each judge rates the dances from 1 to 10, with those numbers added together for a maximum total. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026

Dangbei rates it at 3,100 ISO lumens, which puts it pretty smack dab in the middle of projectors in this price range (MSRP is $1,999). — New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026

When one person rates a leader dramatically differently from everyone else, that’s usually where the real conversation begins. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

The London Telegraph, discriminating in these matters, rates it the best luxury digs in Paris. — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates 69 House races and 10 Senate races as competitive on some level, with the rest considered solid Republican or Democratic seats. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026