Definitions

1. verb

to cast a magical spell; to put a spell on someone or something

“The wizard tried to spell the curse away.”

2. verb

to write or print (letters, words, etc.) in a special way, typically with elaborate or fanciful letters

“The child loved to spell out her name in glittery letters.”

3. noun

a series of words used to form a magic incantation, typically recited or sung in a special way

“The witch cast a spell to make the flowers bloom.”

4. noun

a period of time, typically one hour, during which a radio or television programme is broadcast

“The show was on for three spells that night.”

5. noun

a strong and usually unpleasant feeling or emotion

“The spell of fear took over the crowd.”

6. verb

to come up or be mentioned in a particular order or sequence, typically in a list or series

“The names of the students were spelled out in alphabetical order.”

7. verb

to calculate or work out the time or duration of something

“Can you spell out how long the trip will take?”

8. verb

to express or convey a particular idea or emotion, typically in a subtle or indirect way

“The painting spelled out a sense of sadness.”

9. noun

a magical or imaginary power, typically to influence or control people or things

“She had a spell of good luck for the rest of the day.”

10. noun

a period of time during which a person or thing is in a particular state or condition

“The spell of her sleep lasted for several hours.”

11. noun

a short pause or break in the flow of something, typically speech or a narrative

“There was a spell of silence before she spoke again.”