Associations to the word «Impel»
Noun
- Motive
- Curiosity
- Instinct
- Impulse
- Necessity
- Urgency
- Desire
- Fascination
- Craving
- Urge
- Thirst
- Wandering
- Propensity
- Shove
- Oar
- Patriotism
- Zeal
- Quixote
- Felt
- Mankind
- Linden
- Fling
- Rishi
- Ambition
- Seek
- Sympathy
- Wrath
- Passion
- Resist
- Lust
- Pathos
- Resentment
- Hunger
- Pendulum
- Peril
- Enthusiasm
- Waldo
- Inclination
- Conscience
- Sentiment
- Toil
- Deed
- Indulgence
- Hester
- Misfortune
- Frenzy
- Arjuna
- Rage
- Rower
- Brahman
- Admiration
- Prowess
- Utterance
- Hatred
- Feel
- Fate
- Apprehension
- Remorse
- Whim
- Genius
Adjective
Wiktionary
IMPEL, verb. (transitive) To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation (contrast with propel, to compel or drive extrinsically).
IMPEL, verb. (transitive) To drive forward; to propel an object.
Dictionary definition
IMPEL, verb. Urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate.
IMPEL, verb. Cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship".
Wise words
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