compels

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /kəmˈpel/
- /kəmˈpel/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /kəmˈpel/

Definitions of compels word

noun compels Force or oblige (someone) to do something. 1
verb compels third-person singular simple present indicative form of compel. 0

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Parts of speech for Compels

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Compels

compels popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for compels

general compels

forces — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
induces — to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind: to induce a person to buy a raffle ticket.
coerces — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of coerce.
obliges — to require or constrain, as by law, command, conscience, or force of necessity.

All 4 Synonyms of compels

Top questions with compels

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