Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spell-out
verb
/spɛl aʊt/
Definition
To explain something in detail or to state it clearly and plainly.
Examples
- Could you spell out the steps we need to take to complete this project?
- She took the time to spell out her concerns about the plan.
- The teacher asked him to spell out the rules of the game.
Meaning
When you ‘spell out’ something, you provide complete information about it, making it easier to understand.
Synonyms
- clarify
- explain
- delineate
- expound
