IMPEL

propel, impel

(verb) cause to move forward with force; “Steam propels this ship”

impel, force

(verb) urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Verb

impel (third-person singular simple present impels, present participle impelling, simple past and past participle impelled)

(transitive) To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation.

Antonym: propel (to compel or drive extrinsically)

(transitive) To drive forward; to propel an object, to provide an impetus for motion or action.

Synonym: propel

Antonyms

• expel

Source: Wiktionary

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Im*pel", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Impelled; p. pr. & vb. n. Impelling.] Etym: [L. impellere; pref. im- in + pellere, pulsum, to drive. See Pulse a beat, and cf. Impulse.]

Definition: To drive or urge forward or on; to press on; to incite to action or motion in any way. The surge impelled me on a craggy coast. Pope.

Syn.

– To instigate; incite; induce; influence; force; drive; urge; actuate; move.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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