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spell


spell 1

S0623500 (spĕl)v. spelled or spelt (spĕlt), spell·ing, spells v.tr.1. To name or write in order the letters constituting (a word).2. To constitute the letters of (a word): These letters spell animal.3. To add up to; signify: Their unwise investment could spell financial ruin.v.intr. To name or write in order the letters of a word or words: I've never been able to spell very well.Phrasal Verbs: spell down To defeat in a spelling bee. spell out1. To make clear and explicit: asked him to spell out his objectives.2. To name or write in order the letters that constitute (a word or part of a word): spelled out my name.
[Middle English spellen, to read letter by letter, from Old French espeller, of Germanic origin.]

spell 2

S0623500 (spĕl)n.1. a. A word or formula believed to have magic power.b. A bewitched state or trance: The sorcerer put the prince under a spell.2. A compelling attraction; charm or fascination: the spell of the theater.tr.v. spelled, spell·ing, spells To put (someone) under a spell; bewitch.
[Middle English, discourse, from Old English.]

spell 3

S0623500 (spĕl)n.1. A short, indefinite period of time.2. Informal A period of weather of a particular kind: a dry spell.3. a. One's turn at work.b. A period of work; a shift.4. Australian A period of rest.5. Informal A period of physical or mental disorder or distress: a dizzy spell.6. Informal A short distance.v. spelled, spell·ing, spells v.tr.1. To relieve (someone) from work temporarily by taking a turn.2. To allow (someone) to rest a while.v.intr.1. To take turns working.2. Australian To rest for a time from an activity.
[From Middle English spelen, to spare, from Old English spelian, to represent, substitute for.]

spell

(spɛl) vb, spells, spelling, spelt or spelled1. to write or name in correct order the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)2. (tr) (of letters) to go to make up the conventionally established form of (a word) when arranged correctly: d-o-g spells dog. 3. (tr) to indicate or signify: such actions spell disaster for our cause. [C13: from Old French espeller, of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse spialla to talk, Middle High German spellen] ˈspellable adj

spell

(spɛl) n1. (Alternative Belief Systems) a verbal formula considered as having magical force2. any influence that can control the mind or character; fascination3. a state induced by or as if by the pronouncing of a spell; trance: to break the spell. 4. under a spell held in or as if in a spellvb (tr) rare to place under a spell[Old English spell speech; related to Old Norse spjall tale, Gothic spill, Old High German spel]

spell

(spɛl) n1. an indeterminate, usually short, period of time: a spell of cold weather. 2. a period or tour of duty after which one person or group relieves another3. Scot and Austral and NZ a period or interval of restvb4. (tr) to take over from (a person) for an interval of time; relieve temporarily5. (Agriculture) spell a paddock NZ to give a field a rest period by letting it lie fallow[Old English spelian to take the place of, of obscure origin]

spell1

(spɛl)

v. spelled spelt, spell•ing. v.t. 1. to name, write, or otherwise give the letters, in order, of (a word, syllable, etc.): Did I spell your name right? 2. (of letters) to form (a word, syllable, etc.): Y-e-s spells yes. 3. to read letter by letter or with difficulty (often fol. by out). 4. to signify; amount to: This delay spells disaster for us. v.i. 5. to name, write, or give the letters of words, syllables, etc., esp. correctly. 6. to express words by letters: to spell in front of the children. 7. spell out, a. to explain something plainly, so that the meaning is unmistakable: Must I spell it out for you? b. to write out in full: The title “Ph.D.” is seldom spelled out. c. to discern, as by study. [1250–1300; Middle English < Old French espeller < Germanic; compare Old English spellian to talk, announce (derivative of spell spell2), Old High German -spellōn, Old Norse spjalla, Gothic spillon]

spell2

(spɛl)

n. 1. a word or phrase supposed to have magic power; incantation. 2. a state or period of enchantment: living under a spell. 3. any dominating or irresistible influence; fascination: the spell of fine music. [before 900; Old English; c. Old High German spel, Old Norse spjall, Gothic spill tale]

spell3

(spɛl)

n. 1. a continuous period of work or other activity: to take a spell at the wheel. 2. a turn of work so taken. 3. a bout, fit, or period of anything experienced: a spell of coughing. 4. an indefinite period: Come visit us for a spell. 5. a period of weather of a specified kind: a hot spell. 6. Archaic. a shift of workers relieving another. v.t. 7. to take the place of for a time; relieve: Let me spell you at the wheel. v.i. 8. to take turns at a job. [1585–95; (v.) alter. of earlier spele to stand instead of, relieve, spare, Middle English spelen, Old English spelian; akin to Old English spala, gespelia a substitute]

spell


Past participle: spelled/spelt
Gerund: spelling
Imperative
spell
spell
Present
I spell
you spell
he/she/it spells
we spell
you spell
they spell
Preterite
I spelled/spelt
you spelled/spelt
he/she/it spelled/spelt
we spelled/spelt
you spelled/spelt
they spelled/spelt
Present Continuous
I am spelling
you are spelling
he/she/it is spelling
we are spelling
you are spelling
they are spelling
Present Perfect
I have spelled/spelt
you have spelled/spelt
he/she/it has spelled/spelt
we have spelled/spelt
you have spelled/spelt
they have spelled/spelt
Past Continuous
I was spelling
you were spelling
he/she/it was spelling
we were spelling
you were spelling
they were spelling
Past Perfect
I had spelled/spelt
you had spelled/spelt
he/she/it had spelled/spelt
we had spelled/spelt
you had spelled/spelt
they had spelled/spelt
Future
I will spell
you will spell
he/she/it will spell
we will spell
you will spell
they will spell
Future Perfect
I will have spelled/spelt
you will have spelled/spelt
he/she/it will have spelled/spelt
we will have spelled/spelt
you will have spelled/spelt
they will have spelled/spelt
Future Continuous
I will be spelling
you will be spelling
he/she/it will be spelling
we will be spelling
you will be spelling
they will be spelling
Present Perfect Continuous
I have been spelling
you have been spelling
he/she/it has been spelling
we have been spelling
you have been spelling
they have been spelling
Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been spelling
you will have been spelling
he/she/it will have been spelling
we will have been spelling
you will have been spelling
they will have been spelling
Past Perfect Continuous
I had been spelling
you had been spelling
he/she/it had been spelling
we had been spelling
you had been spelling
they had been spelling
Conditional
I would spell
you would spell
he/she/it would spell
we would spell
you would spell
they would spell
Past Conditional
I would have spelled/spelt
you would have spelled/spelt
he/she/it would have spelled/spelt
we would have spelled/spelt
you would have spelled/spelt
they would have spelled/spelt

spell

Words which when written or spoken have magic power. Some spells are cast without the use of words, but usually rely on the use of special signs and rituals.
Thesaurus
Noun1.spell - a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantationspell - a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantationtrance, enchantmentmental condition, mental state, psychological condition, psychological state - (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic; "a manic state"possession - being controlled by passion or the supernaturalcaptivation, fascination - the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
2.spell - a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)spell - a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); "it's my go"; "a spell of work"go, tour, turnduty period, work shift, shift - the time period during which you are at work
3.spell - 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"while, patch, piecetime - an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities); "he waited a long time"; "the time of year for planting"; "he was a great actor in his time"cold snap, cold spell - a spell of cold weatherhot spell - a spell of hot weathersnap - a spell of cold weather; "a cold snap in the middle of May"
4.spell - a verbal formula believed to have magical forcespell - 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"magic spell, magical spell, charmspeech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, voice communication, oral communication, speech, language - (language) communication by word of mouth; "his speech was garbled"; "he uttered harsh language"; "he recorded the spoken language of the streets"conjuration, incantation - a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effecthex, jinx, whammy, curse - an evil spell; "a witch put a curse on his whole family"; "he put the whammy on me"
Verb1.spell - 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"spell outmisspell - spell incorrectlyrecite - repeat aloud from memory; "she recited a poem"; "The pupil recited his lesson for the day"
2.spell - indicate or signify; "I'm afraid this spells trouble!"importmean, intend - mean or intend to express or convey; "You never understand what I mean!"; "what do his words intend?"
3.spell - 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"writespell out - spell fully and without abbreviating; "Can you spell out your middle name instead of just giving the initial?"hyphen, hyphenate - divide or connect with a hyphen; "hyphenate these words and names"
4.spell - relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn; "She spelled her husband at the wheel"relieve, take over - free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
5.spell - place under a spellglamour, hex, jinx, witch, bewitch, enchant - cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or somethingunspell - release from a spell
6.spell - take turns working; "the workers spell every four hours"take turns, alternate - do something in turns; "We take turns on the night shift"

spell

1verb indicate, mean, signify, suggest, promise, point to, imply, amount to, herald, augur, presage, portend The report spells more trouble.spell something out make clear or plain, specify, make explicit, clarify, elucidate, explicate How many times do I have to spell it out?

spell

2noun1. incantation, charm, sorcery, exorcism, abracadabra, witchery, conjuration Vile witch! She cast a spell on me!2. enchantment, magic, fascination, glamour, allure, bewitchment The King also falls under her spell.cast a spell on someone enchant, charm, fascinate, captivate, delight, enthral, beguile, bewitch, ravish, mesmerize, hypnotize, enrapture, enamour, spellbind People said he was able to cast a spell on the public.

spell

3noun period, time, term, stretch, turn, course, season, patch, interval, bout, stint There has been a spell of dry weather.

spell 1

verbTo have or convey a particular idea:connote, denote, import, intend, mean, signify.Idiom: add up to.phrasal verb
spell outTo make understandable:construe, decipher, explain, explicate, expound, interpret.Archaic: enucleate.Idiom: put into plain English.

spell 2

nounAn object or power that one uses to cause often evil events:charm, evil eye, magic.Slang: whammy.verbTo act upon with or as if with magic:bewitch, charm, enchant, enthrall, entrance, spellbind, voodoo, witch.

spell 3

noun1. A rather short period:bit, space, time, while.2. A limited, often assigned period of activity, duty, or opportunity:bout, go, hitch, inning (often used in plural), shift, stint, stretch, time, tour, trick, turn, watch.3. Informal. A sudden and often acute manifestation of a disease:access, attack, fit, seizure.verbTo free from a specific duty by acting as a substitute:relieve, take over.
Translations
拼写拼字某事物持续的一段时间短时符咒

spell1

(spel) – past tense, past participle spelt (-t) , spelled – verb1. to name or give in order the letters of (a word). I asked him to spell his name for me. 拼寫 拼写2. (of letters) to form (a word). C-a-t spells `cat'. (字母)拼作 （字母）拼作 3. to (be able to) spell words correctly. I can't spell! (能正確)拼字 （能正确）拼字 4. to mean or amount to. This spells disaster. 意味著 意味着speller noun1. a computer program that corrects spelling mistakes. 電腦拼寫檢查程式 计算机拼写检查程序2. someone who is good or bad at spelling. She is a good speller. 拼字者 拼字者3. (American) a book for teaching spelling. 拼音課本 拼音课本ˈspelling nounHer spelling is terrible; (also adjective) The teacher gave the children a spelling lesson/test. 拼字 拼字

spell2

(spel) noun1. a set or words which, when spoken, is supposed to have magical power. The witch recited a spell and turned herself into a swan. 咒語 咒语2. a strong influence. He was completely under her spell. 魅力 魅力

spell3

(spel) noun1. a turn (at work). Shortly afterwards I did another spell at the machine. 輪班 轮班2. a period of time during which something lasts. a spell of bad health. 持續的一段時間 （某事物持续的）一段时间 3. a short time. We stayed in the country for a spell and then came home. 短時 短时

spell

→ 一段时间zhCN, 拼写zhCN, 符咒zhCN
  • How do you spell it? → 这个词怎么拼写？

spell


spell someone (at something)

to take a turn at doing something while the person who was doing it can take a rest. I will spell you at selling tickets while you go and grab a bite to eat.
See:
  • a good spell
  • be under (someone's) spell
  • be under the spell of (someone)
  • break a/the spell
  • break the spell
  • breathing spell
  • cast a spell
  • cast a spell on (someone or something)
  • cold snap
  • Come in and sit a spell
  • death by spell check
  • Do I have to spell it out?
  • dry spell
  • fall under (someone's) spell
  • fall under spell
  • fall under the spell of (someone)
  • have (someone) in (one's) spell
  • have (someone) under (one's) spell
  • have in spell
  • set a spell
  • sit a spell
  • spell
  • spell (something) for (someone or something)
  • spell disaster
  • spell disaster Fig
  • spell down
  • spell for
  • spell out
  • spell trouble
  • spend (something) for (something)
  • spend (something) on (someone or something)
  • under (someone's) spell
  • under a spell
  • under somebody's spell
  • under someone's spell
  • under the spell of (someone)

spell


spell,

word, formula, or incantationincantation,
set formula, spoken or sung, for the purpose of working magic. An incantation is normally an invocation to beneficent supernatural spirits for aid, protection, or inspiration. It may also serve as a charm or spell to ward off the effects of evil spirits.
..... Click the link for more information.  believed to have magical powers. The spell can be used for evil or good ends; if evil, it is a technique of sorcery. Many authorities believe that the spell was the precursor of prayer. In Teutonic lore, the spell was a form of exercising occult power and was sometimes used to summon the spirits of departed heroes to give prophetic utterances. Once cast, the spell was supposed to remain in force until broken by a counterspell or exorcism.
A witch conjuring demons, along with a demonic cat and dog, in order to divine the future, 1688. Courtesy Fortean Picture Library.

Spell

(religion, spiritualism, and occult)

A spell is part of an act of magic, the essence of the actual working of the magic. While magic itself is causing something to happen that you want to happen, a spell is the ritual act of bringing about the desired result.

A ritual is made up of "things said" (legomena) and "things done" (dromena). A spell is usually the legomena of the ritual. Important to a spell are rhythm and rhyme. Many spells are chanted, or even sung, and they have a regular beat to them, usually with the words rhyming. This is to bring about a trance-like state in the practitioner, aiding in the visualization of the goal and helping build the power needed to project to that goal.

Not all spells rhyme, however. Prayers are actually spells. They are desires directed to deity, with thoughts aimed toward the accomplishment of the desire. Prayers are usually made up of words coming directly from the heart, with little thought of rhyming what is said. The feeling expressed is powerful and compensates for the lack of rhyme. Prayers are the least dynamic of spells yet can still be surprisingly effective.

In Wicca, spells are usually cast from within the ritual Circle. This is to protect the spell caster from any negative feedback. Witches may not perform negative magic, but binding spells are generally viewed as being in a "gray area," where the person at whom the spell is directed is neither helped nor harmed. Binding spells are used when it is deemed necessary to stop someone from talking (especially from giving away Craft or magical secrets). Most such binding spells involve the use of a poppet to represent the recipient, although they can be done with no more than a photograph or even a brief example of the person's handwriting. If a poppet is used, it may be of wax, cloth, clay, or similar material. No physical harm comes to the person, but he or she is restricted in words and/or actions regarding the object of the rite.

spell

a verbal formula considered as having magical force

spell

incantation

spell


spell

(spel), 1. An indefinite period or duration. 2. Colloquially, a state of hypnotic trance.

spell

(spĕl)n.1. A short, indefinite period of time.2. Informal A period of weather of a particular kind: a dry spell.3. a. One's turn at work.b. A period of work; a shift.4. Australian A period of rest.5. Informal A period of physical or mental disorder or distress: a dizzy spell.6. Informal A short distance.v. spelled, spelling, spells v.tr.1. To relieve (someone) from work temporarily by taking a turn.2. To allow (someone) to rest a while.v.intr.1. To take turns working.2. Australian To rest for a time from an activity.

spell

Medspeak
Any period during which an individual is in a particular state—e.g., spell of hospitalisation (hospital stay is widely preferred in the US), spell (bout or period) of sickness.
 
Medspeak-UK
A popular term for the time frame from when a patient is admitted to hospital until discharge.
 
Paranormal
A trance-like state in which a person allegedly communicates with dead persons or various ethereal spirits, most often in a culture-specific context. It has the potential for being misconstrued as a psychotic episode.

spell

noun A period during which a person is in a particular state–eg, spell of hospitalization–hospital stay is preferred, spell–bout or period of sickness. See Blue spell, Dizzy spell Medtalk A '… sudden onset of a symptom(s) that is recurrent, self-limited, stereotypic…' Types Endocrine–eg, hypoglycemia, thyrotoxicosis, carbohydrate intolerance; cardiovascular–essential HTN, angina, pulmonary edema, psychologic–eg, panic and anxiety disorders; hyperventilation; pharmacologic–eg, MAOI therapy, cheese, illicit drugs; neurologic–seizure disorders, migraine; etc–eg, mastocytosis, carcinoid, P vera, POEM syndrome Clinical Facial flushing attributed to vasodilation, accompanied by one of various spell phenotypes–eg, pheochromocytoma, carcinoid syndrome, or mast cell disease, manifest as diaphoresis, numbness, SOB, headaches, chest tightness, ↑ BP, etc Psychiatry A trance-like state in which a person allegedly communicates with dead persons, or various–non-mineral, non-grain spirits, usually in a culture-specific context, most common among African-Americans and/or those from the southern US; the importance lies in it being confused with a psychotic episode. See Culture-bound syndrome.

Patient discussion about spell

Q. what could cause dizzy spells my daughter is 11 and just incountered a dizzy spell legs felt funny and stomach too.A. sounds like a blood circulation problem, anemia maybe. when there is a problem with oxygen transportation in the body-
the limbs are usually the first to suffer, numbness and feeling like ants are crawling on them. and also dizziness, the brain needs his oxygen. the doctor will probably check for blood pressure, blood works and all that.

Q. Dizzi spells-Help!!!! I keep getting really dizzy and passing out and seem to have constant headaches. I am also really weak and tired all the time and almost never sleep.My doctor won’t do anything but its really making me feel like crap and it is really stressing me out. I really don’t need any more stress in my life because I can’t cope with it like that.somebody help me pleaseA. Your doctor is the only one that can give you tests and give you the correct advice and treatment. If your doctor is unable to help, then you should see one of the other doctors at your clinic. Getting some sleep may also help you, but you really should see your doctor.

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spell


Related to spell: spell checker, Cast a Spell, spell check
  • all
  • verb
  • noun
  • phrase

Synonyms for spell

verb indicate

Synonyms

  • indicate
  • mean
  • signify
  • suggest
  • promise
  • point to
  • imply
  • amount to
  • herald
  • augur
  • presage
  • portend

phrase spell something out

Synonyms

  • make clear or plain
  • specify
  • make explicit
  • clarify
  • elucidate
  • explicate

noun incantation

Synonyms

  • incantation
  • charm
  • sorcery
  • exorcism
  • abracadabra
  • witchery
  • conjuration

noun enchantment

Synonyms

  • enchantment
  • magic
  • fascination
  • glamour
  • allure
  • bewitchment

phrase cast a spell on someone

Synonyms

  • enchant
  • charm
  • fascinate
  • captivate
  • delight
  • enthral
  • beguile
  • bewitch
  • ravish
  • mesmerize
  • hypnotize
  • enrapture
  • enamour
  • spellbind

noun period

Synonyms

  • period
  • time
  • term
  • stretch
  • turn
  • course
  • season
  • patch
  • interval
  • bout
  • stint

Synonyms for spell

verb to have or convey a particular idea

Synonyms

  • connote
  • denote
  • import
  • intend
  • mean
  • signify

phrase spell out: to make understandable

Synonyms

  • construe
  • decipher
  • explain
  • explicate
  • expound
  • interpret
  • enucleate

noun an object or power that one uses to cause often evil events

Synonyms

  • charm
  • evil eye
  • magic
  • whammy

verb to act upon with or as if with magic

Synonyms

  • bewitch
  • charm
  • enchant
  • enthrall
  • entrance
  • spellbind
  • voodoo
  • witch

noun a rather short period

Synonyms

  • bit
  • space
  • time
  • while

noun a limited, often assigned period of activity, duty, or opportunity

Synonyms

  • bout
  • go
  • hitch
  • inning
  • shift
  • stint
  • stretch
  • time
  • tour
  • trick
  • turn
  • watch

noun a sudden and often acute manifestation of a disease

Synonyms

  • access
  • attack
  • fit
  • seizure

verb to free from a specific duty by acting as a substitute

Synonyms

  • relieve
  • take over

Synonyms for spell

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

Synonyms

  • trance
  • enchantment

Related Words

  • mental condition
  • mental state
  • psychological condition
  • psychological state
  • possession
  • captivation
  • fascination

noun a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

Synonyms

  • go
  • tour
  • turn

Related Words

  • duty period
  • work shift
  • shift

noun a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

Synonyms

  • while
  • patch
  • piece

Related Words

  • time
  • cold snap
  • cold spell
  • hot spell
  • snap

noun a verbal formula believed to have magical force

Synonyms

  • magic spell
  • magical spell
  • charm

Related Words

  • speech communication
  • spoken communication
  • spoken language
  • voice communication
  • oral communication
  • speech
  • language
  • conjuration
  • incantation
  • hex
  • jinx
  • whammy
  • curse

verb orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

Synonyms

  • spell out

Related Words

  • misspell
  • recite

verb indicate or signify

Synonyms

  • import

Related Words

  • mean
  • intend

verb write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)

Synonyms

  • write

Related Words

  • spell out
  • hyphen
  • hyphenate

verb relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn

Related Words

  • relieve
  • take over

verb place under a spell

Related Words

  • glamour
  • hex
  • jinx
  • witch
  • bewitch
  • enchant

Antonyms

  • unspell

verb take turns working

Related Words

  • take turns
  • alternate
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