Meaning & use
impel
To drive or urge someone forward to do something, often through strong internal pressure or motivation.
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A sense of duty impelled the soldier to return to the burning building for his comrade.
Curiosity impelled the young scientist to question theories everyone else accepted.
A note on using this word
Impel suggests an inner motivation pushing someone toward action, while 'compel' implies a stronger, often irresistible external pressure.
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