SPELL

/spɛl/ ► audio Scrabble 7 Words With Friends 10

Definition

  1. noun a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation. — synonyms: enchantment, trance
  2. noun a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else). — synonyms: go, tour, turn
  3. noun a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition. — synonyms: while, piece, patch
  4. noun a verbal formula believed to have magical force. — synonyms: magic_spell, magical_spell, charm
  5. verb orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of. — synonyms: spell_out
  6. verb indicate or signify. — synonyms: import
  7. verb write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word). — synonyms: write
  8. verb relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn.
  9. verb place under a spell.
  10. verb take turns working.

Examples

  • “He cast a spell to cure warts.”
  • “under a spell”
  • “I find it difficult to spell because I'm dyslexic.”

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