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Compel (Verb)

Meaning 1

Necessitate or exact; "the water shortage compels conservation".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

  • Unforeseen financial difficulties now compel her to take on a second job to support her family's needs.
  • Environmental regulations often compel companies to adapt to more sustainable practices.
  • The magnitude of the crisis compels international communities to provide immediate aid and assistance.
  • Moral obligations compel many to volunteer their time to charitable organizations.
  • Government laws compel car manufacturers to adhere to strict safety and emission standards.

Hypernyms

  • Need
  • Ask
  • Involve
  • Demand
  • Require
  • Call For
  • Postulate
  • Take

Meaning 2

Force somebody to do something; "We compel all students to fill out this form".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • We compel all students to fill out this form before the semester begins.
  • New regulations will compel all businesses to comply with stricter environmental guidelines.
  • The law compels employers to provide a safe working environment for their employees.
  • The new policy will compel all drivers to obtain liability insurance before registering their vehicles.
  • A court order may compel the defendant to testify in the trial.

Synonyms

  • Oblige
  • Obligate

Hypernyms

  • Cause
  • Make
  • Get
  • Stimulate
  • Have

Hyponyms

  • Constrain
  • Squeeze
  • Impose
  • Hale
  • Thrust
  • Apply
  • Force
  • Pressure
  • Implement

Related Words

  • Compulsion (noun)
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