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to compel
01
to make someone do something
Ditransitive: to compel sb to do sth
Examples
The convincing argument compelled her to change her stance on the issue.
The law compels companies to disclose certain financial information.
02
to cause something to be necessary or to make it inevitable
Transitive: to compel an action or approach
Examples
The gravity of the situation compelled a change in our approach.
The complexity of the project compelled additional resources.
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