compel
Translation
to force, to oblige
Examples
The law will compel companies to reduce pollution.
The law will compel companies to reduce pollution.
His sense of duty compelled him to act.
His sense of duty compelled him to act.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to force (sb.) to do (sth.) The law will compel companies to reduce pollution.
Similar Words
Synonyms: force, oblige, coerce; Antonyms: allow, permit
Etymology
From Latin 'com-' (together) + 'pellere' (to drive). Literally 'to drive together'.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'pushed' ('pel') 'with' ('com') great force to do something.