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Persian Learner Posted 9 years ago
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Feel compelled

Hi.

I feel compelled to write to thank you.


Is the above a positive statement? Does it mean that he is forced to thank her, or he himself feels necessary to thank her? And is it formal or informal?
  

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Is the above a positive statement? Yes Does it mean that he is forced to thank her, or he himself feels necessary to thank her? 'I feel compelled to' is a standard phrase of politeness meaning ' I really, really want to' write to thank you'.

  • Is the above a positive statement?
  • Yes Does it mean that he is forced to thank her, or he himself feels necessary to thank her?
  • 'I feel compelled to' is a standard phrase of politeness meaning ' I really, really want to' write to thank you'.
  • And is it formal or informal?
  • Formal
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Is the above a positive statement? Yes

Does it mean that he is forced to thank her, or he himself feels necessary to thank her? 'I feel compelled to' is a standard phrase of politeness meaning 'I really, really want to' write to thank you'.

And is it formal or informal? Formal

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