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spell1

Pronunciation: /spɛl/

Definition of spell

[with object]

1write or name the letters that form (a word) in correct sequence:Dolly spelled her name [no object]:journals have a house style about how to spell
(of letters) make up or form (a word): the letters spell the word ‘how’

2be a sign or characteristic of:she had the chic, efficient look that spells Milan
mean or have as a result:the plans would spell disaster for the economy

Phrasal Verbs

spell something out: explain something in detail:I’ll spell out the problem again

Middle English: shortening of Old French espeller, from the Germanic base of spell²

Definition of spell in the US English dictionary

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