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compel::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | obligate, oblige |
| Type of | stimulate, have, cause, induce, make, get |
| Has types | force, hale, implement, impose, walk, apply, clamor, coerce, condemn, constrain, enforce, pressure, shame, squeeze, thrust |
| Derivation | compulsion |
We compel all students to fill out this form.
Examples of compel
compel
Is there any objection for me handling this motion to compel on this issue only?
From the kansas.com
What would compel you to pick it up every day and keep you from putting it down?
From the washingtonpost.com
The court says it cannot compel Burrell to appear since he now lives in Florida.
From the edition.cnn.com
Life in any ad agency consists of creating messages that compel consumers to buy.
From the sacbee.com
Is the mission to stop Qaddafi from harming civilians or to compel his surrender?
From the theatlantic.com
Mr Burris has now petitioned the Illinois Supreme Court to compel him to do so.
From the economist.com
No one knows what other evidence will ultimately compel the administration to do.
From the edition.cnn.com
Republicans have sued Paterson to compel him to call a special election sooner.
From the democratandchronicle.com
It also showed that environmental concerns alone will not compel Congress to act.
From the theatlantic.com
- Force somebody to do something; "We compel all students to fill out this form"
- Necessitate or exact; "the water shortage compels conservation"
- (compelling) driving or forcing; "compelling ambition"
- To compel one to present information to a jury is done by order of a judge. If a judge believes the individual has information relevant to the cause, he can "force" that person to present that information or be subject to arrest for contempt of court.
- (literally) To drive together, round up; To overpower; to subdue; To force, constrain or coerce; To exact, extort, (make) produce by force
- (compelling) requiring urgent attention; forceful
- To make someone do something by the use of physical, moral, or mental pressure.
