Definition of spell - Rhyme Finder

Definitions

Noun

a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

Noun

a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); "it''s my go"; "a spell of work"

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"

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"

Verb

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of; "How do you spell this word?" "We had to spell out our names for the police officer"

Verb

indicate or signify; "I''m afraid this spells trouble!"

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"

Verb

relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn; "She spelled her husband at the wheel"

Verb

place under a spell

Verb

take turns working; "the workers spell every four hours"

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Synonyms

charm enchantment go import magic spell magical spell patch piece spell out tour trance turn while write

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Antonyms

unspell

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More General Terms

alternate bewitch duty period enchant glamour hex intend jinx language mean mental condition mental state oral communication psychological condition psychological state recite relieve shift speech speech communication spoken communication spoken language take over take turns time voice communication witch work shift

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More Specific Terms

captivation cold snap cold spell conjuration curse fascination hex hot spell hyphen hyphenate incantation jinx misspell possession snap spell out whammy

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