compel
compel(
kuhm
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pehl
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to force)
a. obligar
The financial crash compelled the family to sell their house to survive.La crisis financiera obligó a la familia a vender la casa para poder sobrvivir.
b. forzar
His father had set an example that he felt compelled to live up to.Su padre había dado un ejemplo, y él se sentía forzado a estar a la misma altura.
c. compeler
The party leadership cannot compel its members to vote in a certain way.El liderazgo del partido no puede compeler a los miembros a votar de una manera determinada.
2. (to demand)
a. imponer (respect or admiration)
He was a great engineer whose achievements compelled the respect of his fellow countrymen.Era un gran ingeniero, cuyos logros imponían el respeto de sus compatriotas.
b. llamar (attention)
His outrageous appearance - bright pink hair, neon orange jacket, and yellow pants - compelled attention.Su aspecto estrafalario - pelo rosa chillón, chaqueta naranja neón y pantalón amarillo - llamaba la atención.
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