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Common Verbs — Lesson 76
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compel
kəmˈpɛl
Force somebody to do something — the law compels all citizens to pay taxes.
The law compels all citizens to pay taxes.
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compelled
kəmˈpɛld
Force somebody to do something — she felt compelled to speak up during the meeting.
The law compels all citizens to pay taxes on time.
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compelling
kəmˈpelɪŋ
Force somebody to do something — this book is so compelling I finished it in one sitting.
The lawyer presented a compelling argument that convinced the jury.
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compels
kəmˈpelz
Force somebody to do something — his evidence compels us to reconsider the entire case.
The law compels all citizens to pay their taxes on time.
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compensate
ˈkɑːmpənseɪt
Adjust for — she worked overtime to compensate for her mistake.
The company will compensate employees for their travel expenses.
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compensated
kəmˈpensəteɪtɪd
Adjust for — she was compensated fairly for her efforts.
The company compensated the workers for their extra hours.
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compensates
kəmˈpɛnseɪts
Adjust for — the bonus compensates for the extra work hours.
The insurance company compensates for the damage.
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compensating
kəmˈpɛnsəteɪtɪŋ
Adjust for — the company compensates employees for overtime work.
The company compensates employees for overtime work.
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competed
kəmˈpiːtɪd
Compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others — she competed in the national swimming championship.
She competed in the national swimming championship.
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competes
kəmˈpiːts
Compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others — she competes in every race.
She competes in every race.
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competing
kəmˈpiːtɪŋ
Compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others — the two companies are competing for the same contract.
The two companies are competing for the same contract.
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complemented
ˈkɑːmplɪmentɪd
Make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to — the red wine perfectly complemented the steak dinner.
The red wine perfectly complemented the steak dinner.
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