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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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