compel
Translation
to compel, to force, to oblige
Examples
The law will compel companies to publish their results.
The law will compel companies to publish their results.
He felt compelled to respond to the accusation.
He felt compelled to respond to the accusation.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to force (sb.) to do (sth.) The law will compel companies to publish their results.
Similar Words
Synonyms: force, oblige, coerce; Antonyms: persuade, allow
Etymology
From Latin 'com-' (together) + 'pellere' (to drive). Literally 'to drive together'.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'pushed' or 'driven' (from 'pellere') to do something you might not want to do.