Main Entry: im·pel

Pronunciation: \im-ˈpel\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): im·pelled; im·pel·ling

Etymology: Middle English impellen, from Latin impellere, from in- + pellere to drive — more at felt

Date: 15th century

1 : to urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force <felt impelled to correct the misconception>
2 : to impart motion to : propel

synonyms see move