compel
(verb)
verb
1. force somebody to do something
- We compel all students to fill out this form
Similar word(s): obligate, oblige
Definition categories: social, cause, get, have, induce, make, stimulate
2. necessitate or exact
- the water shortage compels conservation
Definition categories: stative, ask, demand, involve, necessitate, need, postulate, require, take
Sentences with compel as a verb:
- Logic compels the wise, while fools feel compelled by emotions.