rate (EN)

noun, verb

noun “rate”

1. a measure of how prevalent something is
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   The unemployment rate has been steadily decreasing over the past year.
2. the speed at which something moves or changes
   They walked at a slow rate to enjoy the scenery.
3. a fixed price charged for a service or product
   The taxi driver offered us a special rate for the trip to the airport.
4. an amount of one thing considered in relation to a unit of another thing
   The exchange rate between the dollar and the euro has fluctuated recently.

verb “rate”

1. to assign a standard or value to something based on a comparative assessment
   The critics rated the restaurant highly for its exceptional service.
2. to consider or think of something in a particular way
   She rates him as one of the best players on the team.
3. to have a positive opinion of something
   I don't rate their chances of winning the championship.
4. to merit a particular treatment
   The situation doesn't rate the attention of the CEO.
5. to officially state that a piece of media is suitable for a particular audience
   The movie was rated PG.