Definitions

sum up

[suhm-uhp] / ˈsʌmˌʌp /

VERB

form an opinion of; summarize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

epitomize examine sum

WEAK

close conclude condense digest estimate get the measure of inventory put in a nutshell recapitulate review size up synopsize total

Example Sentences

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You can cherry-pick plenty of numbers to sum up the crises in the United Kingdom.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

And I have to do these scenes where I sum up the entire crime.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Here are five numbers that sum up how this happened.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Asked to sum up his emotions in the immediate aftermath, the Icelander said: "One word, just pain."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Long after the accident, his doctor will sum up his case for a medical journal.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman