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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Germany, which has faced high political and legal hurdles to take part in overseas military ventures since World War II, could spell out its commitment as early as Thursday, according to the official.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

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 a child receives "specialist support", they will be given a "specialist provision package", which will be created by education, health and care experts and will spell out what they need.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

I knew the answer, but it took me too long to spell out the word.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper

spell out

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