spellen

Definitions of spellen
  1. verb
    orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
    synonyms: schrijven
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    type of:
    declameren, opzeggen, reciteren, voordragen
    repeat aloud from memory
  2. verb
    write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
    synonyms: schrijven
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    types:
    uitspellen
    spell fully and without abbreviating
  3. verb
    examine or consider with attention and in detail
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    type of:
    bekijken, beschouwen, bezien, inkijken, inzien, kijken, onderzoeken
    observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
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