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COMPEL

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Compel.

How to pronounce compel:

US

Compel - as a verb

Force somebody to do something

Example: "We compel all students to fill out this form"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
obligateoblige
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
causegethaveinducemakestimulate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Necessitate or exact

Example: "The water shortage compels conservation"

Example Sentences

"I can't compel him to do something he doesn't want to do."
"The evidence presented in court will compel the jury to reach a verdict."
"The teacher used various techniques to compel the students' attention during the class."
"The teacher used his authority to compel the students to complete their homework."
"The lawyer was able to compel the witness to tell the truth."
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Word Game Points

Is COMPEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compel is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMPEL has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is COMPEL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, compel is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMPEL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is COMPEL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compel is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMPEL has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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