Compel

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpel/

Definitions of compel

verb to force or drive someone to do something

Example Sentences

A1 I feel compelled to help my friend in need.

A2 The evidence presented in court compelled the jury to reach a guilty verdict.

B1 The teacher's passionate speech compelled the students to take action on climate change.

B2 The powerful storytelling in the movie compelled the audience to stay engaged until the very end.

C1 The artist's work is so captivating that it compels viewers to reflect on the deeper meaning behind each piece.

C2 The CEO's vision for the company compelled employees to work together towards a common goal.

Examples of compel in a Sentence

formal The law may compel witnesses to testify in court.

informal I feel compelled to help my friend in need.

slang I can't believe that movie compelled me to cry!

figurative His passion for music compels him to practice for hours on end.

Grammatical Forms of compel

• past tense: compelled
• plural: compel
• comparative: more compelling
• superlative: most compelling
• present tense: compels
• future tense: will compel
• perfect tense: has compelled
• continuous tense: is compelling
• singular: compel
• positive degree: compel
• infinitive: to compel
• gerund: compelling
• participle: compelling

Origin and Evolution of compel

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'compel' originated from the Latin word 'compellere', which is a combination of 'com-' (together) and 'pellere' (to drive).

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'compel' has retained its core meaning of forcing someone to do something, but it has also taken on additional connotations related to coercion and necessity.