VDict - Definition of compel

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compel

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Verb

necessitate or exact
- the water shortage compels conservation

force somebody to do something
- We compel all students to fill out this form

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Synonyms:
oblige obligate

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "compel":
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Words contain "compel":
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Words contain "compel" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
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