Impel (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The strong gust of wind began to impel the small boat across the lake.
- Desperation often impels people to take drastic measures in emergency situations.
- Her curiosity impelled her to dig deeper and uncover the secrets of the ancient civilization.
- The water's forward motion was sufficient to impel the raft downstream.
- Her fear of failure impelled her to work even harder to achieve her goals.
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Meaning 2
Urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- Her curiosity began to impel her to find the source of the sudden strange noise.
- Having no other choice, the dire situation would impel them to surrender sooner or later.
- His need for survival would impel him to take drastic measures in the face of extreme hunger.
- Feeling a deep sense of responsibility impelled her to take care of her younger sibling.
- Her passionate nature would often impel her to speak her mind regardless of the consequences.