impel
pronunciation
How to pronounce impel in British English:
UK [ɪmˈpel]
How to pronounce impel in American English:
US [ɪmˈpel]
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- Verb:
- urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
- cause to move forward with force
Word Origin
- impel (v.)
- 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
- 1. Moreover , our brains impel us not only toward vices , but also toward virtues .
- 2. The study might disappoint anyone who thinks the loss of tv would impel people to engage in more so-called real activities , such as socializing .
- 3. But their supporters may impel them in that direction because the assembly election , held as it is under proportional representation , means that co-operation can deliver extra seats .