spell

US /spel/
UK /spel/
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1.

to write or name the letters that form a word

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Can you spell your name for me?
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How do you spell 'definitely'?
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writetranscribe
2.

to result in; to lead to

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This decision could spell disaster for the company.
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His silence spelled trouble.
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meanindicatesignifypresageportend
1.

a form of words used as a magical charm or incantation

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The witch cast a powerful spell on the prince.
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She was under his spell, completely captivated.
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charmincantationenchantmenthexcurse
2.

a period of time, usually short

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I worked for a spell in London.
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We had a cold spell last week.
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periodstretchboutintervalterm
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spellingspelling beespell outdry spellspell troublespell disaster