Antonyms for
rate
The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another.
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No Antonyms Found for Rate

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All Definitions for Rate

Below are all the dictionary definitions of rate:

1The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another.
2The price of (an individual) thing
3Cost.
4A set price or charge for all examples of a given case, commodity, service etc.
5A wage calculated in relation to a unit of time.
6The relative speed of change or progress.
7To evaluate or estimate the value of.
8To deserve
9To be worth.
10Speed.
11To assign or be assigned a particular rank or level.
12To consider or regard.
13To like
14To think highly of.
15Any of various taxes, especially those levied by a local authority.
16To evaluate a property's value for the purposes of local taxation.
17To have position (in a certain class).
18To have value or standing.
19To ratify.
20To ascertain the exact rate of the gain or loss of (a chronometer) as compared with true time.
21The gain or loss of a timepiece in a unit of time.
22A class into which ships were assigned based on condition, size etc.
23By extension, rank.
24To take action to slow down the pace of the horse one is riding.
25To determine the limits of safe functioning for a machine or electrical device.
26The worth of something
27Alue.
28Established portion or measure
29Fixed allowance
30Ration.
31Order
32Arrangement.
33Ratification
34Approval.
35To berate, scold.
36To cause (hay, hemp, flax, etc) to decay (whether in an injurious way, or—as retting—in a useful way) by exposure to weather, particularly wetness.

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Common antonyms for rate. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does rate have?

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About antonyms for rate

Finding the right antonym for rate helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another.", rate has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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