/forˈθaɾ/
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Translation
to force
Word origin
From Vulgar Latin fortiare, from Latin fortis ('strong'). The same root gives English 'force' and 'fort'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- fortiare
- English cognates
- force, fort
Grammar
Verb type-ar verb (o>ue stem change, z>c spelling change)
Examples
, atascada.
I do not want to force the door, but it is stuck.
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You must not force anyone to decide so quickly.
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If you strain the engine too much, it can break.
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Why are you forcing me to do something I do not want?
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The team forced a draw in the final minute.
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