spell

spell · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To write or name the letters of a word in order.

  2. 2.

    To signify or result in.

  3. 3.

    [as noun]A form of words with magical power; a period of time.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    spell out — To explain clearly.
  • •
    under a spell — Enchanted.

Related words

See also: magic, spelling, write
Synonyms: constitute, write

Etymology

From Old French espeller ("to spell out"), from Germanic origin.