PROPORTIONATE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

proportionate

adjective

prə-ˈpȯr-sh(ə-)nət

Definition of proportionate

as in proportional

corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree expect financial returns proportionate to your efforts

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Recent Examples of proportionate In such cases, attacks must be proportionate and minimize civilian harm. — Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 19 July 2026 Tshisekedi last week ordered the finance, economy and mines ministries, along with revenue agencies, to ensure coercive measures remain exceptional, legally justified, and proportionate. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 16 July 2026 And if so, is this advantage proportionate to the harm inflicted on civilians and the environment? — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 Thus enabling the the suppliers to follow a pathway proportionate to part criticality. — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for proportionate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportionate

Adjective

Lower-income households feel these pressures more severely, since gas represents a larger proportional share of the budget.

— Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The data shows that voters support a system that allows multiple representatives to be elected from a single district, with seats roughly proportional to each party's vote share.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of proportional

Adjective

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has overseen massive upgrades for the league, including a $2 billion media-rights deal, league expansion and salaries commensurate with her athletes’ profession.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
These companies will also be required to provide commensurate pay and benefits.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of commensurate

Adjective

Shields said that out-of-state tuition would be around $55,000, a figure comparable to programs at other schools in the region, such as Mississippi State University, Oklahoma State University and Louisiana State University.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Aug. 2026
SignalTrace uses a different method, and no independent study has shown comparable performance.

— Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026