Compel
/kəmˈpɛl/noun
To force or drive someone to do something.
Did you know?The roots of 'compel' suggest a force that not only drives action but binds individuals together, hinting at the magic of persuasion and influence.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
compellere
“to drive together, urge”
Old French
Old French
compeller
“to compel, urge”
Middle English
Middle English
compeleyen
“to force, compel”
Modern English
English
compel
“to force someone to act in a certain way”