Rate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Estimate the value of; "How would you rate his chances to become President?"; "Gold was rated highly among the Romans".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The company had experts rate the antique to determine its auction value.
- How would you rate his chances to become President, given his charisma and policy knowledge?
- Her culinary skills were highly rated by the food critics after the television show.
- The coach asked the team to rate their performance in the previous match and discuss improvement.
- Gold was rated highly among the Romans for its rarity and versatility in jewelry-making.
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Meaning 2
Assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The critic will rate each performance based on its originality and creativity.
- We should rate each candidate's qualifications before making the final decision.
- The travel website allows visitors to rate hotels and share their reviews.
- The students' essays will be rate according to their clarity, grammar, and coherence.
- Please rate the service you received today by filling out this feedback form.
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Meaning 3
Be worthy of or have a certain rating; "This bond rates highly".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- This new restaurant rates extremely well given its short time in the business.
- The highly experienced instructor rates above the rest in terms of teaching quality.
- Her flawless execution rates her as one of the top performers in the industry.
- Their excellent customer service rates them among the best companies to work with.
- This highly sought-after boutique hotel rates as one of the top boutique hotels worldwide.