spell out
verb
spelled out; spelling out; spells out
1
: to make plain
spelled out the orders in detail
2
: to write or print in letters and in full
numbers are to be spelled out
Examples of spell out in a Sentence
the dating applicant spelled out exactly what she wanted in a man
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Among the decorations included a giant string of silver balloons spelling out the athlete's last name, celebratory confetti on the table and personalized party favor bags (one with a cutout of Wilson's head peaking out the top).
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
President Trump’s declaration President Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency invokes the National Emergencies Act, which allows the president to follow emergency procedures that have been spelled out in other federal laws.
—Albert C. Lin, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Russia’s basic conditions for a peace settlement, as spelled out in various statements by Mr. Putin and other leaders, include guarantees of Ukrainian neutrality, substantial demilitarization of Ukraine, and language and religious rights for Ukraine’s Russian speakers.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2025
The Democrat’s bill would spell out new parameters that clarify a coroner’s role.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 5 Mar. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
President Trump’s declaration President Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency invokes the National Emergencies Act, which allows the president to follow emergency procedures that have been spelled out in other federal laws.
—Albert C. Lin, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Russia’s basic conditions for a peace settlement, as spelled out in various statements by Mr. Putin and other leaders, include guarantees of Ukrainian neutrality, substantial demilitarization of Ukraine, and language and religious rights for Ukraine’s Russian speakers.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2025
The Democrat’s bill would spell out new parameters that clarify a coroner’s role.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spell%20out. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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