bell out
C1 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To make a big, loud, ringing sound — like a bell.
Literal meaning: For a bell to sound outward.
Meanings
1 C1 neutral
To resound or ring out loudly with a bell-like tone.
"The organ notes belled out through the cathedral's stone corridors."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Very rare and not widely recognized as a standard phrasal verb. Learners are strongly advised to use 'ring out' or 'belt out' instead. May appear in poetic or descriptive writing.
Commonly used with
sound note music voice chime
Forms
Base
bell out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bells out
he/she/it
Past simple
belled out
yesterday
Past participle
belled out
have + pp
-ing form
belling out
continuous
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