rated
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.judged or ranked based on quality or value.
v.the past tense or past participle of 'rate', indicating an assessment of quality, value, or status.
Simple“The hotel was rated five stars by almost every guest who stayed there.”
In context“The critics rated the performance as one of the finest of the decade, noting the lead actor's remarkable emotional range.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.having a particular level or score in a system.
adj.possessing a specific rating or classification within a formal system.
Simple“Only highly rated players are invited to join the national tournament.”
In context“The bond was downgraded to a lower-rated category following the company's disappointing quarterly financial report.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
adj.the highest amount of power or weight a machine can safely use.
adj.denoting the maximum capacity, such as load or voltage, for which a device is designed to operate safely.
Simple“The elevator has a rated capacity of ten people.”
In context“Operating the motor beyond its rated voltage for extended periods will likely result in permanent hardware failure.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun it modifies.
- 04 C2 Proficiency
adj.spoken to angrily because you did something wrong.
adj.subjected to a sharp or angry rebuke.
Simple“The servant was harshly rated by his master for the small mistake.”
In context“In the old novel, the protagonist was soundly rated by the headmaster for his perceived insolence during the assembly.”
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“In 2022, 83 percent of Canadians rated the US as reliable.”
“When Manchester City paid £12.5m to sign Jeremy Monga from Leicester City last month, they were not alone in wanting one of English football's most highly rated teenagers.”