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compelling

Adjective

IPA /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

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Strong and convincing enough to make someone accept an idea or believe that a particular action is worth taking.

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compelling/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

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The lower rent gave us a compelling reason to move.
Her report presented compelling evidence that the new approach was working.

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compelling — Strong and convincing enough to make someone accept an idea or believe that a particular action is worth taking.

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Strong and convincing enough to make someone accept an idea or believe that a particular action is worth taking.

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Compelling evidence is evidence that makes a claim especially convincing.

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