Associations to the word «Impel»

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

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy