compelling Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb force somebody to do something
   oblige; obligate; compel.
   
   • We compel all students to fill out this form
2. verb necessitate or exact
   compel.
   
   • the water shortage compels conservation
3. adjective satellite driving or forcing
   
   • compelling ambition
4. adjective satellite tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument
   
   • new and compelling evidence

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