Synonyms of spell out

spell out

verb

as in to explain

to make plain or understandable

the dating applicant spelled out exactly what she wanted in a man

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explain
• illustrate
• clarify
• demonstrate
• simplify
• get across
• interpret
• illuminate
• clear (up)
• elucidate
• expound
• explicate
• construe
• analyze
• resolve
• demystify
• solve
• define
• specify
• unriddle
• decipher
• decode
• break down
• disentangle
• undo
• unravel
• untangle
• gloss
• annotate
• unscramble
• commentate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obscure
• cloud
• confuse
• confound
• befog
• obfuscate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spell out

So, every task turns into a long list of dos and don'ts, with edge cases spelled out and exceptions named one by one. — Kayode Faturoti, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

After completing a few loops over the water, the pilot decided to spell out a cheeky message for eagle-eyed members of the aviation community. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Confirm which pests are covered, what the cancellation terms are, and whether the service agreement spells out what’s included and excluded. — Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 July 2026

As the name spells out, CeraViva Edible Melting Candles are … well …. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026