verb
- to drive, urge, or propel someone to take action
- to push or drive something forward with force
Usage: formal
Usage: formal
Examples
- His sense of duty impelled him to volunteer for the dangerous mission.
- The wind impelled the sailboat across the lake.
- Fear of failure impels many students to study harder.
- The rocket’s engines impel it toward space.
- Her compassion impelled her to help the homeless.
- Strong currents impelled the debris downstream.
- Curiosity impels scientists to explore new theories.