Spell

Quick meaning: Spell is a noun meaning Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers.

Meaning

Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers.

More Meanings

1. A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula.
2. To put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.
3. (intransitive, transitive, sometimes with “out”) To write or say the letters that form a word or part of a word.
4. (transitive, obsolete) To read (something) as though letter by letter; to peruse slowly or with effort.
5. (transitive) Of letters: to compose (a word).
6. (transitive, figuratively, with “out”) To clarify; to explain in detail.
7. (obsolete) Speech, discourse.

Example Sentences

under a spell

He cast a spell to cure warts.

I believe your love has placed its spell on me

Vnchaine your spirits now with spelling Charmes,

Word Forms

• spells
• spelling
• spelled
• spelt

Synonyms for spell

Depending on context, synonyms include forebode, signify, comprise, cantrip, incantation, chantment.

Antonyms for spell

Common opposites include unspell.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include charm, enchantment, piece, write, while, trance.

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