enumerate — to mention or count things one by one in a list
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to mention or count things one by one in a list
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnuːməreɪt/
Example Sentences
- My mom enumerated all my mistakes from this week, including the time I forgot to water her favorite plant.
- The professor enumerated the requirements for the final project.
- He enumerated his ex-girlfriend's flaws like he was reading a shopping list.
enumerate
VERB[/ɪˈnuːməreɪt/]
to mention or count things one by one in a list
Listing each item one by one
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'enumerare', combining the prefix 'e-' (out) with 'numerare' (to count), derived from 'numerus' meaning number. The word entered English in the 16th century.
Breakdown
e- (out) + numerare (to count) = enumerate (to count out or list one by one)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom enumerated all my mistakes from this week, including the time I forgot to water her favorite plant.”
“The professor enumerated the requirements for the final project.”
“He enumerated his ex-girlfriend's flaws like he was reading a shopping list.”
“The report enumerated various solutions to the environmental problem.”
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