English / phrasal verb
spell out
C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
To explain something very clearly and in detail so there is no confusion.; to explain something in very clear, explicit detail
In context
01
The government spokesperson spelled out the revised broadcast regulations during the press briefing.
02
The senior editor asked the investigative reporter to spell out the allegations before publishing.
Synonyms
Clarify,elucidate,explicate
Antonyms
Obscure,confuse,muddle
Collocations
spell out clearly,spell out details,spell out implications