rate

highly

The new restaurant is rated highly by food critics in our city.

among

The chef's new restaurant has been rated among the best places to eat in the city.

as

Many people rate coffee as an essential part of their morning routine.

for

That restaurant is famous because it's highly rated for its delicious pizza and friendly service.

competitive, cheap, low, moderate, reasonable

The hotel offers reasonable rates during the winter season, so we decided to book our stay then.

poor

The hotel received poor rates from guests who complained about the noisy rooms.

fixed, flat

The gym offers a fixed rate membership if you commit to a one-year contract.

going

The apartment costs $1,200 a month, which is the going rate for this neighborhood.

top

The restaurant received a top rate from the food critic in yesterday's review.

market

The bank offers competitive market rates for customers who open a savings account today.

group, preferential, reduced

If you book ten people together, you can get a preferential rate for the hotel.

hold

The bank decided to hold rates steady despite pressure from investors.

charge

The hotel charges a special rate for guests who book more than three nights.

go/shoot up, increase, rise

Hotel prices shot up during the summer holidays last year.

fluctuate

The interest rate fluctuated several times last year, making it hard for people to plan their mortgages.

apply to sth

Different prices apply to customers depending on when they book their flights.

at a/the ~

The company was growing at a rapid rate during those five successful years.

~ for

The hotel charges a special rate for families who book during the summer season.

~ of

The doctor was concerned about the rate of weight loss in her elderly patient.

a drop in interest rates, a rise in mortgage rates, etc.

Banks announced a drop in interest rates, which made borrowing cheaper for customers.