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obligate vs compel

compel vs obligate

obligate is an adjective but compel is not an adjective.

obligate and compel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obligate No Yes Yes No
compel No No Yes No
As verbs, obligate and compel are synonyms defined as:
  • obligate and compel: force somebody to do something
Other synonyms of obligate include oblige.
obligate (adjective) compel (adjective)
restricted to a particular condition of life
obligate (verb) compel (verb)
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted force somebody to do something
commit in order to fulfill an obligation necessitate or exact
force somebody to do something
Difference between obligate and compel

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