Synonyms of spells out

spells out

verb

present tense third-person singular of spell out

as in explains

to make plain or understandable

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explains
• illustrates
• clarifies
• demonstrates
• simplifies
• illuminates
• interprets
• clears (up)
• gets across
• elucidates
• expounds
• explicates
• demystifies
• construes
• analyzes
• unriddles
• resolves
• defines
• solves
• specifies
• deciphers
• breaks down
• decodes
• unravels
• undoes
• glosses
• disentangles
• annotates
• untangles
• unscrambles
• commentates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obscures
• clouds
• confuses
• befogs
• confounds
• obfuscates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spells out

Election law, for example, spells out the circumstances under which ballots can be examined, even during a criminal prosecution. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Carlson also spells out a distinction the 90-10 case rather takes for granted. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

The film spells out the gargantuan payouts that each Boeing CEO has received, despite the crashes and questions about their actions and the company’s faltering value. — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

There are special allowances for vehicles at least 100 years old, believe it or not, but as this AutoWeek explainer from 2024 spells out, good luck trying to ship a ’60s Mustang across the world to drive it on their streets. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 5 Aug. 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

The deal also spells out that any footage generated by AI will be under a director’s control. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 26 June 2026

The agreement says the US will issue waivers allowing Iran to export oil and spells out provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, among other measures. — Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 18 June 2026