rate in WordNet English dictionary

1. amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
   "a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5"
   rate  charge per unit 
   
2. the relative speed of progress or change
   "he lived at a fast pace"; "he works at a great rate"; "the pace of events accelerated"
   pace  rate 
   
3. a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure
   "the literacy rate"; "the retention rate"; "the dropout rate"
   rate 
   
4. a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
   "they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour"; "the rate of change was faster than expected"
   rate 
   

1. assign a rank or rating to
   "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"
   rate  rank  range  order  grade  place 
   
2. estimate the value of
   "How would you rate his chances to become President?"; "Gold was rated highly among the Romans"
   rate  value 
   
3. be worthy of or have a certain rating
   "This bond rates highly"
   rate