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
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Examples of spell out in a Sentence
the dating applicant spelled out exactly what she wanted in a man
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So, the plan was – when the homecoming queen’s name is announced her name will be spelled out on a fireworks display board.
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Michael Huntley, Orange County Register, 7 Oct. 2024
With Balloon Letters Add a personal touch to your everyday jewelry with this necklace that has bubble letters to spell out your name.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
In its blog post about the relaunch, the company also spelled out how First Draft works:
First Draft doesn’t train on customer content.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 24 Sep. 2024
The first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took place in Philadelphia earlier this month, with post-debate polling now beginning to spell out the impact the candidates had on likely voters.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
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Michael Huntley, Orange County Register, 7 Oct. 2024
With Balloon Letters Add a personal touch to your everyday jewelry with this necklace that has bubble letters to spell out your name.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
In its blog post about the relaunch, the company also spelled out how First Draft works:
First Draft doesn’t train on customer content.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 24 Sep. 2024
The first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took place in Philadelphia earlier this month, with post-debate polling now beginning to spell out the impact the candidates had on likely voters.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spell%20out. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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