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compel
[kəmˈpɛl]
verb
compelir
1.
to force or oblige someone to do something
The law compels all citizens to pay taxes.
A lei compele todos os cidadãos a pagarem impostos.
2.
to drive or urge irresistibly
Her talent compels admiration from everyone.
Seu talento compele a admiração de todos.
3.
to cause something to happen by force or necessity
Circumstances compelled us to change our plans.
As circunstâncias nos compelliram a mudar nossos planos.
Synonyms
force
oblige
coerce
constrain
urge
Antonyms
release
free
liberate
permit
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
compelir
standard usage
Portugal
compelir
standard usage, more formal
Related Idioms & Phrases
compel attention
compel respect
compelled to admit
feel compelled to do something
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