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compel

/kəmˈpɛl/

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verb

/kəmˈpɛl/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия принуждения или побуждения кого-либо сделать что-то, часто под давлением или в силу необходимости.

A verb used to indicate the act of forcing or driving someone to do something, often through pressure or necessity.

  1. Force or obligeB2formal

    To force someone to do something, often by using authority, pressure, or necessity.

    ruПринуждать

    • The law compels all citizens to pay taxes.
    • He felt compelled to tell the truth.
    • The circumstances compelled her to resign from her position.

    Synonymscoerceconstraindriveforceimpelmakeobligepressurerequire

    Antonymsallowdeterdiscouragedissuadefreeletliberatepermitrelease

  2. Evoke a strong reactionB2formal

    To cause a strong feeling or reaction in someone, often admiration or respect.

    ruВызывать сильную реакцию

    • Her performance compelled the audience to give a standing ovation.
    • The story compels readers to reflect on their own lives.
    • His dedication to the cause compels admiration from everyone.

    Synonymsattractcommanddrawelicitevokeinspireprovoke

Forms
  • compelled past participle
  • compelled past simple
  • compelling present participle
  • compels third person singular
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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