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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The hierarchy of money is present in both conceptions, it is not spelled out explicitly in either conception.
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Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
In the days afterwards, Howe held individual meetings with every player, spelling out some harsh realities and what was expected of them.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
In a change of course from a decision the Bird Rock Community Council made in April, Bird Rock’s monument sign project now will spell out the community’s name.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Draft a promissory note, charge at least the IRS's minimum interest rate (called the Applicable Federal Rate) and spell out terms.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2025
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Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
In the days afterwards, Howe held individual meetings with every player, spelling out some harsh realities and what was expected of them.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
In a change of course from a decision the Bird Rock Community Council made in April, Bird Rock’s monument sign project now will spell out the community’s name.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Draft a promissory note, charge at least the IRS's minimum interest rate (called the Applicable Federal Rate) and spell out terms.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spell out
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spell%20out. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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