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compel in Latin

compel in Latin is compellō — compel means to force or pressure someone into doing something.

compel in Latin

compellō
verb
(transitive) To force, constrain, or coerce.

What does "compel" mean?

  1. verb To force or pressure someone into doing something.
    "The court order compelled him to hand over the documents."
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compel in a sentence

  • The court order compelled him to hand over the documents.
  • Financial trouble compelled the company to lay off staff.

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What is "compel" in Latin?

"compel" in Latin is compellō. compel means: To force or pressure someone into doing something.

How do you use "compel" in a sentence?

Example: "The court order compelled him to hand over the documents." In Latin, "compel" is compellō.

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