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spell out
(sp/E/l_/AU/t )

verb (v)

  • make explicit; specify in detail(verb.communication)
    Example:
    You should spell out your demands.
    source: wordnet30
  • spell fully and without abbreviating(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Can you spell out your middle name instead of just giving the initial?.
    source: wordnet30
  • orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of(verb.communication)
    Example:
    We had to spell out our names for the police officer.
    Synonym:
    spell
    source: wordnet30
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