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# The BFD Word of the Day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/the-bfd-word-of-the-day-608/
- Published: 2021-09-28T17:15:00.000Z
- Updated: 2021-08-06T20:04:26.000Z
- Author: David Theobald
- Tags: General, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-07-17 01:31

The word for today is…

compel (verb) –

1 : to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly  
2 : to cause to do or occur by overwhelming pressure  
3 *archaic* : to drive together

Source : [Merriam -Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compel?ref=goodoil.news)

Etymology : The prefix com- acts as a strengthener in this word; thus, to compel is to drive powerfully, or force. So you may feel compelled to speak to a friend about his drinking, or compelled to reveal a secret in order to prevent something from happening. A compulsion is usually a powerful inner urge; a compulsive shopper or a compulsive gambler usually can’t hold onto money for long. You might not want to do something unless there’s a compelling reason; however, a compelling film is simply one that seems serious and important.

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