Word Study
prorate
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Verb prorate has 2 senses
- prorate(v = verb.cognition) Array - make a proportional settlement or distribution; Array is one way to settle
- prorate(v = verb.cognition) Array - divide or assess proportionally; "The rent was prorated for the rest of the month" is one way to calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out
Derived form noun proration1
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s
Derived form noun proration1
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
CIDE DICTIONARY
prorate, v. t. [From L. pro rata (sc. parte) according to a certain part, in proportion.].
To divide or distribute proportionally; to assess pro rata. [1913 Webster]
THESAURUS
prorate
ask, assess, charge, charge for, demand, divide, divvy, exact, impose, levy, make dutiable, parcel, portion, pro rata, proportion, proportionate, quota, ration, require, share, shift, stick for, tax, tithe
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