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What (who) is Compel - definition
SHIP
AM-162; USS Compel; USS Compel (MSF-162); USS Compel (AMc-139)
compel
¦ verb (compels, compelling, compelled)
1. force or oblige to do something.
bring about by force or pressure.
2. [as adjective compelling] powerfully evoking attention or admiration.
Derivatives
compellingly adverb
Origin
ME: from L. compellere, from com- 'together' + pellere 'drive'.
compel
(compels, compelling, compelled)
1.
If a situation, a rule, or a person compels you to do something, they force you to do it.
...the introduction of legislation to compel cyclists to wear a helmet...
Local housing authorities have been compelled by the housing crisis to make offers of sub-standard accommodation.
VERB: V n to-inf, V n to-inf
2.
If you feel compelled to do something, you feel that you must do it, because it is the right thing to do.
I felt morally compelled to help.
PHRASE: V inflects, PHR to-inf
Compel
Wikipedia
USS Compel (AM-162)
USS Compel (AM-162) was an Admirable-class minesweeper built for the U.S. Navy during World War II. She was built to clear minefields in offshore waters, and served the Navy in the Pacific Ocean. Compel was awarded one battle star for World War II service.
She was launched January 1943 by Willamette Iron and Steel Works, Portland, Oregon; and commissioned 8 April 1944.
Examples of use of Compel
1. The Democrats‘ proposal also would compel compliance by private companies.
2. But it would compel jobseekers to take reasonable offers.
3. The French could compel the paparazzi to give evidence.
4. There are several bills that would compel action.
5. The JWC advises underwriters, but cannot compel changes in premiums.