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impel

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɛl/

The English word “impel” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation.
  2. To drive forward; to propel an object, to provide an impetus for motion or action.

Etymology

From Middle English impellen, borrowed from Latin impellō.

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