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    impel
    /ɪmˈpɛl/

    verb

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › impelImpel Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › impelIMPEL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIMPEL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIMPEL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMPEL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    When something such as an emotion impels you to do something, it affects you so strongly that you feel forced to do it. ...the courage and competitiveness which impels him to take risks. [VERB noun to-infinitive] I felt impelled to go on speaking. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: force, move, compel, drive More Synonyms of impel.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › impelImpel - definition of impel by The Free Dictionary

    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;...

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionimpel verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIMPEL | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    Definition of impel – Learner’s Dictionary. impel. verb [ T ] formal uk / ɪmˈpel / us present participle impelling | past tense and past participle impelled. Add to word list. to make you feel that you must do something: [ + to do sth ] Harry felt impelled to tell the truth.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › impelImpel Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Impel Definition. ĭm-pĕl. impelled, impelling, impels. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Verb. Filter. verb. impelled, impelling, impels. To force, compel, or urge; incite; constrain. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To push, drive, or move forward; propel. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms:

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordIMPEL - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    All you need to know about "IMPEL" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.