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SPELL





Definition:

  1. [noun] a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
    Synonyms: enchantment, trance

  2. [noun] a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); "it's my go"; "a spell of work"
    Synonyms: go, tour, turn

  3. [noun] a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition; "he was here for a little while"; "I need to rest for a piece"; "a spell of good weather"; "a patch of bad weather"
    Synonyms: while, piece, patch

  4. [noun] a verbal formula believed to have magical force; "he whispered a spell as he moved his hands"; "inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese"
    Synonyms: magic charm

  5. [verb] recite the letters of or give the spelling of; "How do you spell this word?"

  6. [verb] indicate or signify; "I'm afraid this spells trouble!"
    Synonyms: import

  7. [verb] write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word); "He spelled the word wrong in this letter"
    Synonyms: write

  8. [verb] place under a spell

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