count (someone or something) among (something)

count (someone or something) among (something)

To include someone or something in a particular group or category. I certainly count my daughter among my life's greatest blessings. Yes, we are counting this infraction among the other demerits you've gotten this year.
See also: among, count
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

count someone among something

to consider someone as a particular type of person or part of a particular group. I count her among my closest friends. Rachel counted herself among the luckiest people alive.
See also: among, count
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

count among

v.
1. To consider someone or something a part of some group: The company counts many important people among its clients.
2. To be considered a part of some group: The new novel counts among the author's greatest works.
See also: among, count
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • count among
  • count as
  • count (someone or something) as (something)
  • count from
  • count from (something)
  • drive (someone) wild
  • by the grace of God
  • count upon (someone or something)
  • gouge (something) out of (someone or something)
  • gouge out of