Translation meaning & definition of the word "compel" into Dutch language

verb

1. Force somebody to do something

• "We compel all students to fill out this form"

synonym:
• compel
,
• oblige
,
• obligate

1. Iemand dwingen iets te doen

• "We dwingen alle studenten dit formulier in te vullen"

synoniem:
• dwingen
,
• verplicht
,
• verplichten

2. Necessitate or exact

• "The water shortage compels conservation"

synonym:
• compel

2. Noodzakelijk of exact

• "Het watertekort dwingt instandhouding af"

synoniem:
• dwingen

Examples of using

If you want to be respected by others the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you.

Als je door anderen gerespecteerd wilt worden, is het geweldig om jezelf te respecteren. Alleen daardoor dwing je anderen alleen door zelfrespect om je te respecteren.