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Meaning of
compel
in English
compel
#moderate
#c1
Past Tense
compelled
Participle Verb
compelling
Third Person Singular
compels
Definitions
Verb
to
coerce
or
constrain
;
influence
behavior
The
new
policy
will
compel
companies
to
reduce
their
carbon
emissions
.
to
subdue
or
conquer
;
gain
control
The
court
can
compel
witnesses
to
testify
under
oath
.
to
force
into
action
;
overpower
The
military
campaign
aimed
to
compel
the
enemy
to
surrender
.
to
force
or
pressure
someone
into
action
;
using
authority
or
power
(
coercion
)
The
government
will
compel
all
citizens
to
carry
a
national
identity
card
.
to
summon
or
call
forth
;
elicit
response
The
emotional
appeal
of
the
charity
ad
will
compel
viewers
to
donate
.
Phrases