apply vs compel

apply and compel both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
apply	No	No	Yes	No
compel	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, compel is a hypernym of apply; that is, compel is a word with a broader meaning than apply:

Other hypernyms of apply include obligate, oblige.

apply (verb)	compel (verb)
ask (for something)	force somebody to do something
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing	necessitate or exact
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
coat, cover or smear a surface with
give or convey physically
avail oneself to
ensure observance of laws and rules
apply oneself to
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
be applicable to; as to an analysis