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spell

/spɛl/
Meanings
  • noun

    A charm or incantation used to invoke supernatural powers or to produce a desired effect.

    - "She cast a spell to make her lover return to her."
    - "The witch brewed a potion and chanted a spell."
    - "The children believed that a certain rhyme was a spell that could make them fly."
  • verb

    To influence or control someone or something by using magic.

    - "He tried to spell the class bully into leaving him alone."
    - "The magician spent hours practicing to perfect his spells."
    - "The sorcerer's powers were such that he could spell entire forests into submission."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

cantrip , cantrip , incantation , comprise , forebode , mean , signify , relieve
Rhymes
Words rhyming with spell
bell , cell , fell , hell , mell , spiel , tell
Variants
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spell , spelled , spelling , spells , spelt , spell check , spell checks , spell-check , spell-checks , spellcheck , spellchecks , spell-checked , spell-checking , spell out , spelled out , spelling out , spells out , spell doom
Etymology
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Old English spellan 'to play, perform, represent, practice magic'

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  1. The word 'spell' comes from the Old English word 'spellen', which meant 'to play'.

  2. In some cultures, spells were written on pieces of paper or parchment and then burned or buried to make them more powerful.

  3. The word 'spellbound' means being completely captivated or entranced by something.

  4. In Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the main character, Harry Potter, is given a magic wand and learns to cast spells by waving it in the air and speaking the incantation.

  5. In the 16th century, people believed that witches could cast spells by mixing various herbs and ingredients in a cauldron and stirring it with a broomstick.

Related Concepts
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  1. Incantation: A spoken or chanted phrase used as part of a ritual or spell.

  2. Magic: The power or ability to influence the course of events or to make things happen, especially by using mysterious or supernatural forces.

Culture
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Spells have been used in various cultures throughout history for a wide range of purposes, from healing and protection to cursing and causing harm. They have been featured prominently in literature, particularly in genres such as fantasy and science fiction.

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