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(results in) To have as a consequence
“Harris is confident the newer artists will spell success for the galleries who sign up for the program.”
Signifies or conveys (an idea or object)
“Any further deterioration in his performance will spell disaster for our country.”
To be a sign or warning of
“We reviewed a number of signs that can spell impending danger for CFOs.”
To cast a magical charm or spell on
“Profuse quotations from scriptures and other religious works were used in his extempore speeches to spell the audience.”
To perform a task in place of someone, typically to give them a break
“Aye captain, I'll spell the helmsman if need be. Helmsman, if you need to be relieved, let me know.”
To give someone or something a rest or break
“It is pretty well certain we will land in Alexandria, but for how long remains to be seen, perhaps only to spell the horses.”
A supernatural power to control or manipulate the forces of nature
“Kyri was mumbling the words to a spell which she finished by laying her hand on Aikel's arm.”
Plural for a brief period of time, typically used to take a break from something
“John Tait and Jack Glendeman rode in the cab with Bill, intending to give him a spell from driving over the rough country.”
Plural for a period spent in a role, task or activity
“He had spent a spell working for the United Nations.”
Plural for a sudden experience of emotion or a mental condition or disorder
“He had been considered a high flyer in his bank job, but a spell of fatigue at work had precipitated a major psychiatric breakdown.”
Plural for a quality or ability to control, charm or influence people
“Those not forced to teach him habits of discipline, as I was, could quickly fall under the spell of his charm.”
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