spell
Third Person
spells
Present Participle
spelling
Past Tense
spelled
Past Participle
spelled
1
to write or say the letters that form a word one by one in the right order
transitive
- He struggles to spell the word "restaurant" correctly.
- I often use a dictionary to help me spell difficult words.
- They practice spelling new words in their English class.
- They spell the word "apple" out loud: A-P-P-L-E.
- We should spell our last names when making reservations to avoid any misunderstandings.
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2
to indicate or signify something, often in a clear or explicit way
transitive
- His sudden silence spelled trouble for the project.
- The dark clouds gathering overhead spelled an imminent storm.
- The CEO's resignation spelled uncertainty for the company's future.
- Her smile spelled confidence as she walked into the interview room.
- The drop in sales numbers spelled bad news for the retail sector.
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3
to temporarily take over or substitute for another person's duties or responsibilities
transitive
- Sarah's assistant will spell her during her lunch break so she can take a rest.
- I need someone to spell me at the reception desk while I take a quick break.
- Can you spell John in the kitchen while he attends the meeting?
- The substitute teacher will spell Mrs. Johnson while she is on maternity leave.
- I'll spell you on the phone lines while you finish up with the customer at the front desk.
4
to captivate or enchant someone or something through magical or compelling means
transitive
- Her captivating smile had the power to spell anyone who gazed upon her, leaving them mesmerized by her beauty.
- The magician's tricks and illusions were so skillful that they seemed to spell the entire audience.
- The ancient artifact was said to possess the ability to spell those who dared to touch it.
- The bewitching aroma of the flowers in the garden seemed to spell the travelers who passed by.
- The storyteller had a way with words that could spell even the most skeptical listener.
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