Question

compel After returning from the lecture, they felt compelled to contribute to one of the refugee relief agencies. kəmˈpɛl

Accepted Answer

(1) To force (someone) to do something. (2) To make (something) happen. The prefix com- acts as a strengthener in this word; thus, to compel is to drive powerfully, or force. So you may feel compelled to speak to a friend about his drinking, or compelled to reveal a secret in order to prevent something from happening. A compulsion is usually a powerful inner urge; a compulsive shopper or a compulsive gambler usually can't hold onto money for long. You might not want to do something unless there's a compelling reason; however, a compelling film is simply one that seems serious and important.

word	compel
definition	(1) To force (someone) to do something. (2) To make (something) happen.
eg_sentence	After returning from the lecture, they felt compelled to contribute to one of the refugee relief agencies.
explanation	The prefix com- acts as a strengthener in this word; thus, to compel is to drive powerfully, or force. So you may feel compelled to speak to a friend about his drinking, or compelled to reveal a secret in order to prevent something from happening. A compulsion is usually a powerful inner urge; a compulsive shopper or a compulsive gambler usually can't hold onto money for long. You might not want to do something unless there's a compelling reason; however, a compelling film is simply one that seems serious and important.
IPA	kəmˈpɛl

Compelled Compel Compulsive Compelling Force Make Happen Returning