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to compel
01
contraindre
to make someone do something
Ditransitive: to compel sb to do sth
Exemples
The convincing argument compelled her to change her stance on the issue.
L'argument convaincant l'a obligée à changer de position sur la question.
The law compels companies to disclose certain financial information.
La loi oblige les entreprises à divulguer certaines informations financières.
02
contraindre, obliger
to cause something to be necessary or to make it inevitable
Transitive: to compel an action or approach
Exemples
The gravity of the situation compelled a change in our approach.
La gravité de la situation a contraint un changement dans notre approche.
The complexity of the project compelled additional resources.
La complexité du projet a contraint des ressources supplémentaires.
Arbre Lexical
compelling
compel
