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Definition of Impel
1. Verb. Urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate. "They impel him to write the letter"
2. Verb. Cause to move forward with force. ; "Steam propels this ship"
Exact synonyms: Propel
Specialized synonyms: Flip, Rocket, Carry, Kick, Pole, Punt, Hit, Throw, Drive, Launch, Catapult, Project, Send Off, Loft
Generic synonyms: Displace, Move
Derivative terms: Impellent, Impeller, Impulsion, Propellant, Propellant, Propellent, Propellent, Propeller, Propellor, Propulsion, Propulsive
Specialized synonyms: Flip, Rocket, Carry, Kick, Pole, Punt, Hit, Throw, Drive, Launch, Catapult, Project, Send Off, Loft
Generic synonyms: Displace, Move
Derivative terms: Impellent, Impeller, Impulsion, Propellant, Propellant, Propellent, Propellent, Propeller, Propellor, Propulsion, Propulsive
Definition of Impel
1. v. t. To drive or urge forward or on; to press on; to incite to action or motion in any way.
Definition of Impel
1. Verb. (transitive) To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation. (contrast with propel, to compel or drive extrinsically) ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To drive forward; to propel an object. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Impel
1. to force into action [v -PELLED, -PELLING, -PELS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Impel
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