spell out

verb

1. to make clear, distinct, or explicit; clarify in detail

   let me spell out the implications

2. to read laboriously or with difficulty, working out each word letter by letter
3. to discern by study; puzzle out

Example Sentences

These detailed legal documents spell out the support needed and oblige the child's local authority to provide it.

From BBC

Trump has not spelled out what policy he will take on the war in Ukraine, beyond having vowed to end the conflict within a day, though never specifying how he would do so.

From BBC

The English vocal powerhouse Yola spells out her pleasure principle on “Symphony,” a funky, upbeat celebration of sensuality that will appear on her forthcoming EP, “My Way.”

From New York Times

If you want to seem sincere and receive more responses to your texts, spell out words instead of abbreviating them, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

From Science Daily

He also spelled out Che’s last name to make it easier for Trump to remember.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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