Compel meaning

What does “compel” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“compel” is a verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: force somebody to do something.

compel

verb

  1. force somebody to do something

    “We compel all students to fill out this form”

  2. necessitate or exact

    “the water shortage compels conservation”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University