“spell”

Definitions

• noun

  a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

  Synonyms: enchantment, trance, jonah, access, alchemy, allure, alternate, appeal, argue, arsis, attraction, augur

• noun

  a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

  Synonyms: go, tour, turn

  • Example:“It's my go.”
  • Example:“a spell of work”

• noun

  a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

  Synonyms: while, piece, patch

  • Example:“He was here for a little while.”
  • Example:“I need to rest for a piece.”

• noun

  a verbal formula believed to have magical force

  Synonyms: magic spell, magical spell, charm

  • Example:“He whispered a spell as he moved his hands.”
  • Example:“Inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese.”

• verb

  orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

  Synonyms: spell out

  • Example:“How do you spell this word?”
  • Example:“We had to spell out our names for the police officer.”

• verb

  indicate or signify

  Synonyms: import

  • Example:“I'm afraid this spells trouble!”