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compelling
UK
/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
US
/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
US
/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
The lawyer presented a compelling argument in court.
Адвокат представил убедительный аргумент в суде.
The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down.
Роман был настолько захватывающим, что я не мог его отложить.
Additional translations
compellings
pl
UK
/kəmˈpel.ɪŋ/
US
/kəmˈpɛl.ɪŋ/
Gerundial noun meaning 'the act of compelling'; usually uncountable.
compelling
Gerund
compelled
Past Simple
compelled
Past Participle
compelling
Gerund
UK
/kəmˈpɛl/
US
/kəmˈpɛl/
The teacher tried to compel the students to complete their homework.
Учитель пытался заставить учеников выполнить домашнее задание.
The law can compel citizens to pay taxes.
Закон может принуждать граждан платить налоги.
Additional translations
compelling
The present participle "compelling" is widely used attributively and predicatively (e.g., "a compelling story").
Definitions
The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down until I finished it.
The lawyer presented a compelling argument that swayed the jury's decision.
The report highlighted a compelling need for immediate policy changes.
The compelling of witnesses to appear in court must follow strict legal procedures.
The teacher's strict rules compel students to complete their homework on time.
The evidence was so overwhelming that it compelled the jury to reach a unanimous verdict.
The film's emotional intensity compels viewers to reflect on their own lives.
The detective presented a compelling case that captivated the jury.