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COMPELS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Compels.

Compels - 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

"The powerful speech compels the audience to stand and applaud."
"The thrilling plot of the novel compels readers to turn the pages."
"His passion for art compels him to paint every day."
"The evidence presented in court compels the jury to deliver a guilty verdict."
"The brave rescue mission compels the soldiers to risk their lives."
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Word Game Points

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

COMPELS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is COMPELS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, compels is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMPELS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is COMPELS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compels is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMPELS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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