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spell

noun

a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
Synonyms: enchantment, trance
a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); "it''s my go"; "a spell of work"
Synonyms: go, tour, turn
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition; "he was here for a little while"; "I need to rest for a piece"; "a spell of good weather"; "a patch of bad weather"
Synonyms: patch, piece, while
a verbal formula believed to have magical force; "he whispered a spell as he moved his hands"; "inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese"
Synonyms: charm, magic spell

verb

recite the letters of or give the spelling of; "How do you spell this word?"
indicate or signify; "I''m afraid this spells trouble!"
Synonyms: import
write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word); "He spelled the word wrong in this letter"
Synonyms: write
place under a spell
Antonyms: unspell