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   impel

   /ɪmˈpɛl/

   verb

   • 1. drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something: "financial difficulties impelled him to desperate measures" Similar forcecompelconstrainobligenecessitaterequiredemandmakeurgeexhortpressapply pressurepressurepressurizedrivepushspurprodgoadincitepromptpersuadeinspire
   • ▪ drive forward; propel: "vital energies impel him in unforeseen directions" Similar propeldrivedrive forwardsmove forwardsmoveactuateset in motionget goingget moving

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘propel’): from Latin impellere, from in- ‘towards’ + pellere ‘to drive’.

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   1. : to urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force. felt impelled to correct the misconception. 2. : to impart motion to : propel. Did you know? Impel vs Compel.

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   IMPEL definition: 1. to make someone feel that they must do something: 2. to make someone feel that they must do…. Learn more.

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   IMPEL meaning: 1. to make someone feel that they must do something: 2. to make someone feel that they must do…. Learn more.

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   Impel definition: to drive or urge forward; press on; incite or constrain to action.. See examples of IMPEL used in a sentence.

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   Define impel. impel synonyms, impel pronunciation, impel translation, English dictionary definition of impel. tr.v. im·pelled , im·pel·ling , im·pels 1. To urge to action through moral pressure; drive: I was impelled by events to take a stand. 2. To drive forward;...

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   Definition of impel verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Impel means to force to move forward. A person sleep walking might move as if impelled by a force beyond their control. Loneliness might impel you to talk to someone you don't know.