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verb nu·mer·ate \ ˈnü-mə-ˌrāt , ˈnyü- \

Definition of numerate

numerated; numerating
transitive verb
: enumerate

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Examples of numerate in a Sentence

  1. numerate the dish's ingredients for me

  2. I don't have the time to numerate all the reasons, so I'll offer just a few.

Origin and Etymology of numerate

Latin numeratus, past participle of numerare to count, from numerus

numerate Synonyms

Synonyms

detail, enumerate, itemize, list, recite, reel off, rehearse, tick (off);

Near Antonyms

generalize;

Related Words

outline;

tabulate, tally;

catalog (or catalogue), inventory;

chart, diagram, graph;

calculate, compute, estimate, figure, reckon;

cite, mention, name;

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