English dictionary
spell out
/sp/E/l_/AU/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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make explicit; specify in detail
ExamplesYou should spell out your demands.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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spell fully and without abbreviating
ExamplesCan you spell out your middle name instead of just giving the initial?
Source: WordNet 3.0
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orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
ExamplesWe had to spell out our names for the police officer.
Synonyms spellSource: WordNet 3.0