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 compel compel /kəmˈpɛl/

verb

  1. () Force somebody to do something  ( obligate , oblige , compel )
    force somebody to do something
     We compel all students to fill out this form
    We compel all students to fill out this form
  2. Necessitate or exact  ( compel )
    necessitate or exact
     The water shortage compels conservation
    the water shortage compels conservation