Word: RATE
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Definition of RATE
- The worth of something; value.
- 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."
- To 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."
- To berate, scold.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "rate" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "rate" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RATE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RATE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RATE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RATE:
- # the rate effect
- # master of rate
- # playing with rate
- # in terms of rate
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