Words that rhyme with rate
Rate is a 1-syllable word with 105 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are deflate, equate, actuate. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of rate
noun
- 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"
- amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis; "a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5"
- the relative speed of progress or change; "he lived at a fast pace"; "he works at a great rate"; "the pace of events accelerated"
1 syllable
2 syllables
- deflate
- equate
- actuate
- await
- backdate
- berate
- collate
- conflate
- debate
- dictate
- dilate
- elate
- estate
- inflate
- innate
- irate
- lightweight
- misstate
- negate
- oblate
- ornate
- postdate
- predate
- procreate
- prorate
- recreate
- reflate
- reinstate
- relate
- restate
- sedate
- translate
- update
- upstate
- kuwait
- abate
- belate
- iwate
- uncreate
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
Examples of "rate" in lyrics
See how rate is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"in the pen playin foul and third rate"
3rd Bass — Problem Child -
"Tried to second guess me but they so second rate"
9th Prince f/ Akir, AR.Change.L — Rap Disease -
"Conversate, translate to New York State, crystal stream ya rhyme rate"
9th Prince f/ Beretta 9 — Never Front
What do these rhymes mean?
- actuate
- put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits" give an incentive for action
- ate
- goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
- await
- look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives
- deflate
- collapse by releasing contained air or gas; "deflate a balloon" release contained air or gas from
- equate
- consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous; "We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "rate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like deflate, equate, actuate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.