rate with someone rate with someone {v. phr.} To be esteemed highly by another. The professor really rates with both the graduate students and the undergraduates. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: R Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss