Definition of spells

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  • spells is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • spells is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • spells is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of spells

  • indicate or signify (verb)

    Examples

    1. I'm afraid this spells trouble!

    Synonyms

    1. import
  • a verbal formula believed to have magical force (noun)

    Examples

    1. he whispered a spell as he moved his hands

    Synonyms

    1. charm
    2. magic spell
    3. magical spell
  • write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word) (verb)

    Examples

    1. He spelled the word wrong in this letter

    Synonyms

    1. write
  • a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. enchantment
    2. trance
  • a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) (noun)

    Examples

    1. a spell of work

    Synonyms

    1. go
    2. tour
    3. turn
  • a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition (noun)

    Examples

    1. a spell of good weather

    Synonyms

    1. patch
    2. piece
    3. while
  • orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of (verb)

    Examples

    1. How do you spell this word?
    2. We had to spell out our names for the police officer

    Synonyms

    1. spell out
  • place under a spell (verb)
  • relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn (verb)

    Examples

    1. She spelled her husband at the wheel
  • take turns working (verb)

    Examples

    1. the workers spell every four hours

See definition of spells in Merriam Webster