Compel - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|kəmˈpel|
Brit.
|kəmˈpel|
verb
- force somebody to do something (syn: obligate, oblige)
We compel all students to fill out this form
- necessitate or exactthe water shortage compels conservation
Extra examples
Illness compelled him to stay in bed.
We took steps to compel their cooperation.
You cannot compel good work from unwilling students.
The law will compel employers to provide health insurance.
She felt compelled to resign because of the scandal.
His performance compelled the audience's attention.
The Act compels all drivers to have adequate insurance.
After the coup the President was compeled to leave the country.
We compel all students to fill out this form
Word forms
verb
I/you/we/they: compel
he/she/it: compels
present participle: compelling
past tense: compelled
past participle: compelled
I/you/we/they: compel
he/she/it: compels
present participle: compelling
past tense: compelled
past participle: compelled
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