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

If passed, the USPS will raise rates by an average of 6% for retail and commercial USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, and Parcel Select shipments, according to the USPS press release. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

But rates of cardiac disease have fallen in recent years, as the medical community pivots to managing cholesterol levels, hypertension and diabetes—all risk factors for heart disease. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Structural inflation, fueled by government deficits, AI investments, low unemployment rates, growing trade barriers and energy disruptions, is reshaping the landscape for markets, according to Fidelity International. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

And the revision also will take into account the time constraints and investments needed to roll out a more developed EPR system, so mandatory recycling rates would be adjusted in phases to allow producers time to prepare for compliance. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026

Rand said the prospect of insurers raising rates again fills her with dread. — Ali Swenson, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

The biggest change will land next year, when states with SNAP error rates of at least 6% must begin funding a percentage of the food benefits themselves. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

In addition to higher loan rates, new borrowing limits and the modification or phasing out of some repayment plans are also at play. — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Lawmakers said lower wholesale prices could create more leeway for Kenya Power to cut consumer rates without damaging its finances. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Verb

Roth, which rates the shares buy with a $94 price target, is more bullish. — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

The Civitas Partisan Index rates the district as a toss-up in 2026 by a margin of D+1. — Mary Ramsey august 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026

The Cook Political Report rates the seat as solidly Democrat, meaning Warner is likely to hold onto the seat. — Abc News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Bell will face Republican nominee Paul Berry in November, though Cook Political Report rates the district as solidly Democratic. — Saige Miller, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026

The Cook Political Report rates the Michigan 1st District race as Solidly Republican, so the winner of this primary is expected to have a strong advantage in November. — New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026