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Definitions

spell out

VERB
clarify, explain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
define describe expound illustrate justify point out
WEAK
break down brief clear up clue in decipher decode diagram draw a map fill someone in get across go into detail interpret make plain put across put in plain English teach tell throw light upon translate unfold unravel untangle
Antonyms
STRONGEST
confuse

Example Sentences

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She didn’t spell out what this all meant, but it seemed to imply that Erika was raised to be a Project Looking Glass agent assigned to handle Charlie.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

Moore has also tried to walk a fine line on the LAFD’s after-action report, which was meant to spell out mistakes and suggest measures to avoid repeating them.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

When he shared these photos on social media, thousands of Ukrainian soldiers followed suit: "Our eyes say a lot. There's no need to even spell out the things we have seen or done."

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

The "border defence strategy" outlined in the bill does not spell out how exactly ships will be prevented from crossing Italy's waters or by whom.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Emily opened the book and saw that James had circled consecutive letter corrections in order to spell out the words fort, wild, and home.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman