Basic Details
Word: Compelled
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To feel that you must do something; to be forced to act.
Synonyms: Forced, obliged, compelled
Antonyms: Free, optional, unforced
Idioms and Phrases
- Compelled by circumstance: When someone feels they must act because of certain conditions. Example: "She was compelled by circumstance to take a job far from home."
- Feel compelled to apologise: To feel a strong need to say sorry. Example: "After the misunderstanding, he felt compelled to apologise for the confusion."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He felt compelled to help the homeless man he saw on the street.
Example 2: The teacher compelled her students to finish their projects before the deadline.
Example 3: She was compelled to speak up when she saw unfair treatment in the group.
Fun Fact
The word "compel" comes from the Latin word "compellere," which means "to drive together." It shows how a strong force or feeling can push someone to take action.
Famous Quote
"The strongest principle of growth lies in human choice." - George Eliot. This relates to the idea of being compelled by inner choices.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "compelled" mean?
a) To refuse to do something
b) To be forced to act
c) To choose freely
d) To ignore a request
Answer: b) To be forced to act
2. Which of these is a synonym of "compelled"?
a) Happy
b) Forced
c) Relaxed
d) Bored
Answer: b) Forced
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "compelled"?
a) Necessitated
b) Obliged
c) Optional
d) Coerced
Answer: c) Optional
4. Which sentence uses "compelled" correctly?
a) She compelled him to read the book.
b) He was compelled to answer the question in the exam.
c) The dog compelled the cat to run away.
d) They compelled to dance at the party.
Answer: b) He was compelled to answer the question in the exam.
5. Which idiom means feeling a strong urge to act?
a) Compelled by circumstance
b) Cold as ice
c) Jumping on the bandwagon
d) Put a lid on it
Answer: a) Compelled by circumstance
