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How to pronounce rate
Say it like this: /ɹeɪt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does rate mean?
nounThe worth of something; value.
“There shall no figure at such rate be set, / As that of true and faithfull Iuliet.”
The 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.”
Speed.
“The car was speeding down here at a hell of a rate.”
verbTo assign or be assigned a particular rank or level.
“She is rated fourth in the country.”
To evaluate or estimate the value of.
“They rate his talents highly.”
To consider or regard.
“He rated this book brilliant.”
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