spell

verb
/spɛl/

Meaning

to write or name the letters of a word in the correct order; also a short period of time or a state of enchantment
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something

Example Sentences

She asked me to spell her name correctly on the form.

Can you spell your name for me?

Example Expressions

cast a spell

Synonyms

write, recite, articulate, enchant, charm, form letters, indicate, mean
Entry 1
write, recite, articulate, enchant, charm
Entry 2
write, form letters, indicate, mean

Antonyms

miswrite, confuse, neglect, misspell
Entry 1
miswrite, confuse, neglect
Entry 2
misspell

Collocations

spell a word, spell correctly, cast a spell, spelling mistake, spell out, spell word, spell name
Entry 1
spell a word, spell correctly, cast a spell, spelling mistake
Entry 2
spell correctly, spell out, spell word, spell name

More Example Sentences

A child enters a spelling bee at school

We speak in English without learning spelling.

A child enters a spelling bee at school for the first time

A child enters a spelling bee at school for the first time after practicing

A child enters a spelling bee at school for the first time after practicing for weeks

A child enters a spelling bee at school for the first time after practicing for weeks with his parents

A child enters a spelling bee at school for the first time after practicing for weeks with his parents who quizzed him

A child enters a spelling bee at school for the first time after practicing for weeks with his parents who quizzed him on difficult words

A child enters a spelling bee at school for the first time after practicing for weeks with his parents who quizzed him on difficult words every night after dinner

A child enters a spelling bee at school for the first time after practicing for weeks with his parents who quizzed him on difficult words every night after dinner until he felt confident enough to win.

Related Vocabularies

To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
to experience an emotion or physical sensation
to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way
to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority
To buy or obtain (an object or asset) for oneself; to learn or develop (a skill, habit, or quality).

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