WordValeenumerate
to list one by one
In more detail
1. (verb) to list items one by one or name them in order
2. (verb) to state the total number of something; to count
Examples
- 1. The teacher enumerated all the reasons why the project failed.
- 2. The report enumerates 15 different types of birds found in the park.
How to use enumerate
Enumerate means to name or list things systematically, often implying completeness or order. It is more formal than 'list' and emphasizes the act of going through items methodically. It appears frequently in technical, academic, and legal contexts where precision and exhaustiveness are important.
Common phrases
- enumerate the items
- enumerate the reasons
- enumerate the possibilities
- enumerate in detail
- enumerate one by one
Synonyms
list · itemize · count · number · specify
Word family
enumeration (noun) · enumerable (adjective) · enumerator (noun)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes use enumerate when they simply mean 'mention' or 'give examples of', but enumerate specifically implies a complete or systematic listing, not just casual reference.
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