Entry Word: enumerate

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to specify one after another <I proceeded to enumerate the reasons why my allowance needed raising>

Synonyms detail, itemize, list, numerate, rehearse, tick (off)

Related Words outline; tabulate, tally; catalog (or catalogue), inventory; chart, diagram, graph; calculate, compute, estimate, figure, reckon; cite, mention, name

2 to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added <there were more birds hovering about the bird feeder than I could possibly enumerate> — see count 1
3 to make a list of <letʼs enumerate the top ten reasons why Top Ten lists have gotten out of hand> — see ¹list 1