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

Some states, but not all, require recess Most states do not mandate that schools have recess every day or spell out a minimum amount of time students must spend moving their bodies. — Louisa Penfold, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

Although a committee of parents, teachers, students and other community leaders spelled out the need for the bond package, the voters didn’t buy in to it. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Hudson paired the radiant look with a large pair of gold hoop earrings that spelled out the words EGOT and a simple butterfly pendant. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026

Also, the proposition does not spell out the terms or interest rates on the loans, which would be worked out if the measure is approved. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026