How do you pronounce compel?

compel is pronounced as /kəmˈpɛl/.

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compel

👉compel

verb

/kəmˈpɛl/

compatible compelling

Meaning

To force or drive someone to do something.

Example Sentences

The law compels citizens to pay taxes.

Example Expressions

compel attention

Synonyms

force, drive, oblige, pressure, coerce

Antonyms

dissuade, discourage, prevent

Collocations

compel someone, compel obedience, compel action, compel attention

More Example Sentences

She was compelled to pay against her will.

They were compelled to reduce costs to survive.

I was compelled to speak up when I saw the mistake.

I was compelled to take a break after working nonstop.

They were compelled to leave early due to an emergency.

He was compelled to apologize after hearing the full story.

If you add examples, the topic will become more compelling.

Will anybody be compelled to speak in English at Vasanth Academy?

Will anybody be compelled to speak in English during the study tour?

If this problem is not resolved, I will be compelled to take further action.

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