What does compelir in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word compelir in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use compelir in Portuguese.

The word compelir in Portuguese means , , , compel, oblige, force, coagir, compelir, obrigar, compelir, compelir, coagir, compelir, mandar. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word compelir

verbo transitivo (constranger) (compel)

verbo transitivo (forçar) (impose; force)

verbo transitivo (obrigar) (oblige)

compel, oblige, force

coagir, compelir

transitive verb (force, compel)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Did anyone coerce you to carry this package?

obrigar, compelir

phrasal verb, transitive, separable (expect [sb] to honour [sth])

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
He said he would come and see me and I'll hold him to that. You made a promise and we will hold you to your word.

compelir

verbal expression (figurative (compel to leave)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
He was forced out of retirement when they cut off his pension.

coagir, compelir

transitive verb (US, informal, figurative (coerce)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

mandar

transitive verb (compel to go) (forçar a ir)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
John's wife sent him to the store for milk.

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