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rate2

Syllabification: (rate)

Pronunciation: /rāt/

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Definition of rate

verb

[with object] archaic

scold (someone) angrily:he rated the young man soundly for his want of respect

Origin:

late Middle English: of unknown origin

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Definition of rate in the British & World English dictionary

Nearby words

rataplan
ratatouille
ratbag
ratchet
rate ¹
rate ²
rate ³
rate constant
rate tart
rate-capping
rateable value

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