nounπShareThe worth of something; value."The antiques dealer carefully assessed the rates of the old paintings before making an offer to buy them. "valueeconomyfinancebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another."At the height of his powers, he was producing pictures at the rate of four a year."valuebusinesseconomyfinancemathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSpeed."The car was speeding down here at a hell of a rate."timephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe relative speed of change or progress."The rate of production at the factory is skyrocketing."economybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe price of (an individual) thing; cost."He asked quite a rate to take me to the airport."valueeconomybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA set price or charge for all examples of a given case, commodity, service etc."Postal rates here are low."businesseconomyfinanceserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wage calculated in relation to a unit of time."We pay an hourly rate of between $10 β $15 per hour depending on qualifications and experience."economybusinessfinancejobworktimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various taxes, especially those levied by a local authority."I hardly have enough left every month to pay the rates."governmentfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA class into which ships were assigned based on condition, size etc.; by extension, rank."This textbook is first-rate."nauticalmilitaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareEstablished portion or measure; fixed allowance; ration."The family's grocery rates are very low this month, allowing them to buy more food. "economybusinessfinanceamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOrder; arrangement."The library keeps the books in specific rates - fiction, non-fiction, and children's books - to help people find what they need easily. "liststructuresystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRatification; approval."The project proposal received high rates from the review committee, meaning it's likely to be approved. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe gain or loss of a timepiece in a unit of time."daily rate; hourly rate; etc."timetechnicaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assign or be assigned a particular rank or level."She is rated fourth in the country."valuebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo evaluate or estimate the value of."They rate his talents highly."valuebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo consider or regard."He rated this book brilliant."attitudevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deserve; to be worth."The view here hardly rates a mention in the travel guide."valuebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo determine the limits of safe functioning for a machine or electrical device."The transformer is rated at 10 watts."technologyelectronicsmachinedevicetechnicalelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo evaluate a property's value for the purposes of local taxation."The city rates each house annually to determine property tax amounts. "propertygovernmentfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo like; to think highly of."My brother rates that new pizza place downtown. He says it's the best pizza he's ever had. "attitudevaluecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have position (in a certain class)."He rates as the best cyclist in the country."positionvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have value or standing."The antique clock rates as a valuable family heirloom. "valuebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ratify."Given the definition "To ratify," a suitable sentence is: "The board of directors rates the proposed merger agreement before the final vote." "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ascertain the exact rate of the gain or loss of (a chronometer) as compared with true time."The ship's captain rates his chronometer daily against the radio time signal to ensure accurate navigation. "timenauticalsailingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo berate, scold."The teacher rated the student harshly for not completing his homework. "attitudecommunicationactioncharacterhumanwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(British, New Zealand, or Australian) Taxes, usually on property, levied by local government."The council increased the rates this year, so we'll have to pay more property tax. "propertygovernmenteconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading