reel off

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of REEL OFF

to give from memory <he's able to reel off the names of all the U.S. presidents, in historical order and without pausing>

Synonyms recite, reel off, say

Related Words con, learn, memorize, study; declaim, mouth, orate, speak

Near Antonyms read

to specify one after another <her friend proceeded to reel off the roster of losers that she had dated over the years>

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

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

Near Antonyms generalize

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