Synonyms for spell
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1. enchantment, spell, trance(noun)

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

   Synonyms:
   trance, while, enchantment, bewitchment, piece, magic spell, patch, enthrallment, charm, go, tour, magical spell, captivation, fascination, turn

   Antonyms:
   unspell

2. go, spell, tour, turn(noun)

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

   "it's my go"; "a spell of work"

   Synonyms:
   hitch, cristal, enlistment, act, hug drug, disco biscuit, piece, twist, turning, whirl, duty tour, trance, bend, routine, bit, turn of events, tour of duty, crook, term of enlistment, round, offer, circuit, tour, play, go, number, crack, pass, enchantment, charm, good turn, while, fling, ecstasy, go game, magical spell, bout, magic spell, turn, patch

   Antonyms:
   unspell

3. while, piece, spell, patch(noun)

   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:
   darn, small-arm, turn, maculation, spot, piece, eyepatch, bandage, objet d'art, slice, bit, firearm, trance, composition, dapple, part, plot of land, patch, temporary hookup, tour, fleck, go, piece of music, man, enchantment, speckle, charm, while, art object, magical spell, magic spell, plot, opus, plot of ground, mend, musical composition

   Antonyms:
   unspell

4. spell, magic spell, magical spell, charm(verb)

   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:
   trance, magic spell, enchantment, appeal, piece, good luck charm, patch, charm, go, tour, magical spell, while, appealingness, turn

   Antonyms:
   unspell

5. spell, spell out(verb)

   orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

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

   Synonyms:
   import, spell out, write

   Antonyms:
   unspell

6. spell, import(verb)

   indicate or signify

   "I'm afraid this spells trouble!"

   Synonyms:
   import, spell out, write

   Antonyms:
   unspell

7. spell, write(verb)

   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:
   import, save, compose, pen, publish, indite, spell out, drop a line, write

   Antonyms:
   unspell

8. spell(verb)

   relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn

   "She spelled her husband at the wheel"

   Synonyms:
   import, spell out, write

   Antonyms:
   unspell

9. spell(verb)

   place under a spell

   Synonyms:
   import, spell out, write

   Antonyms:
   unspell

10. spell(verb)

    take turns working

    "the workers spell every four hours"

    Synonyms:
    import, spell out, write

    Antonyms:
    unspell

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1. spell(n.)

   Synonyms:
   charm, incantation, exorcism

2. spell(n.)

   Synonyms:
   turn (at work)

3. spell(n.)

   Synonyms:
   season, term, period, interval, fit

4. spell(v. a.)

   Synonyms:
   represent by letters

5. spell(v. a.)

   Synonyms:
   relieve (by taking a turn at work), help, aid, assist

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. spell(n)

   Synonyms:
   charm, incantation, exorcism, period, season, interval

2. spell(v)

   Synonyms:
   orthographize, decipher, read, unravel, unfold, charm, bewitch

PPDB, the paraphrase database(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. List of paraphrases:

   charm, fate, incantation, curse, plight, spelling, episode, write

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How to use spell in a sentence?

1. Roy Keane:

   In his second spell when he came back, for some reason towards the end of my time I found him to be really disrespectful towards me so we had a bit of fallout, he questioned my loyalty and I told him where to go.

2. Dorothea Brande:

   All that is necessary to break the spell of inertia and frustration is this: Act as if it were impossible to fail. That is the talisman, the formula, the command of right-about-face which turns us from failure towards success.

3. The Teachings of Ebenezum, Volume VIII:

   A wizard cannot do everything; a fact most magicians are reticent to admit, let alone discuss with prospective clients. Still, the fact remains that there are certain objects, and people, that are, for one reason or another, completely immune to any direct magical spell. It is for this group of beings that the magician learns the subtleties of using indirect spells. It also does no harm, in dealing with these matters, to carry a large club near your person at all times.

4. Jonathan Coleman:

   We've owned this stock before I even knew how to spell Zika.

5. California Democratic Rep. Mike Honda:

   It's gotten ridiculous, we're getting bills that have over 10 words in the title just so they can spell something that's supposed to be clever.

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