compelling

/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/verb

To force together or into one place; to round up.

Example sentences

“The storm compelled the hikers to turn back before nightfall.”
“She gave a compelling account of her years at sea.”

As an adjective, its usual role, it means impossible to ignore: a compelling story, compelling evidence.

Related words

competeTo take part in a contest and try to win something, such as a prize or position, that others also want.compelTo force into a group or drive together; to round up.competentHaving enough skill, knowledge, or qualifications to do something properly.compassionateGranted specially because of a serious family situation, such as an illness or a death.compileTo create something by collecting and combining material from different places.compassionA strong feeling of sympathy for people who are suffering, together with a wish to help them.