impel

see definition of impel

verbprompt, incite

Synonyms for impel

verb prompt, incite

Antonyms for impel

activate

verb. initiate something; start a function

activated

verb. initiate something; start a function

activating

verb. initiate something; start a function

Word Origin & History

early 15c., from Latin impellere "to push, strike against, drive forward, urge on," from assimilated form of in- "into, in, on, upon" (see in- (2)) + pellere "to push, drive" (see pulse (n.1)). Related: Impelled; impelling.

Example Sentences for impel

The smoke seemed to impel some terrific force into his gaunt frame.

But a solemn sense of duty seemed to impel him to this task.

They were not many, but enough to impel me to a quick resolve.

Wounded pride, did he love her deeply, might now impel him to be silent.

What is there about Mr Glass and his money troubles that should impel such urgency?

Sara, examine your own heart; it is vanity and selfish ambition which impel you.

Rage, the passion that burns within me, will impel me to profit by it.

Still, his curiosity does not impel him to importunate inquiry.

Everard felt a sudden impulse that seemed to impel him, in spite of himself.

They seem to understand the purpose and foresee the results, and these impel them to act.

impel

Synonyms for impel

Antonyms for impel

accelerates

accelerating

activate

activated

activating

impel

Synonyms for impel

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