force
Translation
to force, to compel, to coerce
Examples
They forced him to sign the document.
They forced him to sign the document.
She forced a smile.
She forced a smile.
He forced the door open.
He forced the door open.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to make (sb.) do (sth.) unwillingly They forced him to sign the document.
((sth.)) to produce (sth.) with effort She forced a smile.
((sth.)) ((adjective/adverb)) to move (sth.) with effort He forced the door open.
Similar Words
Synonyms: compel, oblige, coerce; Noun: strength, power
Etymology
From Latin 'fortis', meaning 'strong'.
Memory Tips
To 'force' (verb) someone is to use 'force' (noun) on them. Think of 'The Force' from Star Wars for the noun meaning 'power'.