They are too numerous to enumerate.
Source: tatoeba (41937)
Enumerate
/ɪˈnjuː.məˌɹeɪt/
Synonyms for "enumerate" (224 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (45)
Adjective(2 words)
additional numberautomatic numbering
Noun(25 words)
anagramsbe numberedbiology topics listbullet pointbulletscarefully countedcatalogingcensusescensusingcontents itemcount componentcount componentscount correctlycount cyclescount descriptioncount errorscount frequencycount itemscount objectscount occurrences
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count on fingerscount partscount parts chartcount wordcounting chants
Strong matches (67)
Noun(40 words)
counting chartcounting conceptcounting confusioncounting errorscounting frequencycounting lessoncounting lesson ideascounting markscounting numberscounting objectscounting practicecounting processcounting routinescounting sequencecounting skillscounting songcounting strategiescounting strategycounting usagecounts
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counts occurrencescreate a numbered listdescribingdetail traitsdetailing processdetailsdigitsheading numbersindex by orderindex valuesinteraction history detailsinventoriesinventory itemsinventory talliesinventory tallyitemitemizinglist physical propertieslisted monumentlisting
Adjective(6 words)
Preposition(1 words)
Related words (112)
Noun(48 words)
listsmanifestsmore numbermore numeratemost numberedmost numberingmost numeratenumber illiteracynumber listnumber ofnumber partnumber sectionsnumber sense activitiesnumber sensesnumber the itemsnumber the pagesnumber the sectionsnumber typenumbered itemsnumbered list
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numbered questionsnumberingnumbersnumbers onlynumerate data pointsnumerate numbersnumerate studentsnumerate tasksnumerate the listnumeratingordinal indexparticle countpopulation countsrecord numberingreelingromanian numărsection numberspecifyingstate codestate government agenciestable of numberstabulatingtalleytalliestally cyclestextbook listwell ordered listyearly tally
Adjective(4 words)
model organism listsnumerate learnersrelevant detailsunexpected counts
Verb(22 words)
numbernumberednumbering sectionsnumeratenumerate itemsnumerate stepsnumeratednumeratesoutlineparticularizedparticularizespresentquantify datarattledreciterecordreeledtabulate resultstabulatedtabulates
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tick offto number folios
Determiner(1 words)
the study of numbers
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: count, itemize, tally, additional number, anagrams.
- Sentence evidence is available for enumerate, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "enumerate".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "enumerate"
Keep "enumerate" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "enumerate" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "enumerate", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "enumerate" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
6 entriescount itemsindexed listlist reasonsnumbered liststep listingtally scores
Collocations
6 entriesdata setdata tableinstruction stepsitemized listnumbered listordered list
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
9 total sentences available.
Can you enumerate St. Petersburg's advantages over Moscow?
Source: tatoeba (8026544)
A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun, to indicate or enumerate persons or things without naming them.
Source: tatoeba (8734153)
There are too many to enumerate here.
Source: tatoeba (11202301)
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "enumerate"?
Closest matches include count, itemize, tally, additional number, anagrams.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "enumerate"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.