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Meaning of compel
to forcefully persuade or convince someone to do something
Etymology of compel
The word "compel" originates from the Latin "compellere," which means "to drive together" or "to force," derived from "com-" (meaning "together") and "pellere" (meaning "to drive")
Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of forcing or coercing someone into a particular action or behavior
Synonyms
coerce
force
obligate
impel
drive
press
urge
persuade
induce
influence
motivate
prompt
prod
goad
spur
push
pressure
constrain
restrict
obligate
necessitate
require
demand
enforce
exact
extort
wring
squeeze
extract
elicit
evoke
provoke
incite
inspire
stimulate
animate
activate
energize
galvanize
propel
thrust
impetus
catalyst
Definitions
- to give someone a strong reason to do something, so that they feel they must do it
- * to force someone to do something because you have authority or power over them
Usage Examples
- The court order will compel the company to release the documents
- * Her love of music compels her to practice every day
- * The new policy will compel employees to work longer hours