Meaning & use

Channelling

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Directing something, such as energy, resources, or emotion, through a particular route or into a specific outlet.

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She channelled her frustration into training harder for the championship.

The charity is channelling donations directly to families affected by the flood.

A note on using this word

'Channelling' is the British spelling; American English typically uses 'channeling' with a single 'l.' The word also describes the practice of claiming to communicate with spirits.

Words with a similar meaning

directingfunneling

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2. verb

Claiming to act as a medium through which a spirit or other entity communicates.

The psychic claimed to be channelling messages from a deceased relative.

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