spell (EN)

verb, noun

verb “spell”

1. to write or say the letters that make up a word
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   For her homework, Emily had to spell "butterfly" correctly.
2. (of letters) to form a word
   The letters "c", "a", "t" spell "cat".
3. to suggest that something will happen
   The dark clouds spell rain.
4. to take over someone's work temporarily
   After three hours of continuous work, Jake came to spell me at the reception desk.

noun “spell”

1. a set of words with magical powers
   She whispered a spell to make the flowers bloom overnight.
2. a brief time during which something lasts (e.g. cold spell)
   After a brief spell of rain, the sun came out again.
3. a short period of time spent doing a particular activity or job
   After retiring, he enjoyed a brief spell as a teacher at the local community college.