verb · B1

Force

FORS/fɔːs/

Force as a verb means make someone do something they do not want. Force someone to + verb. Make someone do (no to) is more everyday. As a noun, force is power or a group (the police force; by force). Forced is an adjective: a forced smile. Do not confuse it with farce (a silly play).

Meaning

To make someone do something they do not want to do.

Examples

“Nobody forced you to come.”
“The rain forced us to cancel the match.”
“You cannot force people to change their minds.”

Good to know

force someone to + verb. Everyday: make someone do. Noun: force / by force.

Near in meaning

make

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