Compelled
/kəmˈpɛld/
Definitions
To force or strongly persuade someone to do something.
/kəmˈpɛld/
To force or oblige someone to do something.
The evidence compelled the judge to convict the defendant.
💡 Simply: It means to be forced to do something, like when your mom *compels* you to clean your room!
👶 For kids: To make someone HAVE to do something.
More Examples
She felt compelled to confess her secret.
How It's Used
"The evidence compelled the jury to reach a guilty verdict."
"I felt compelled to help the injured bird."
Idioms & expressions
feel compelled to
To feel a strong urge or obligation to do something.
"I felt compelled to tell him the truth."
From Middle English *compelled*, from Old French *compeler*, from Latin *compellere*, from *com-* (together) + *pellere* (to drive).
Historically, 'compelled' was often used in legal contexts to describe forced testimony or actions.
Memory tip
Imagine a strong 'compelling' force pushing you to act.