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- [im-pel]
- /ɪmˈpɛl/
- /ɪmˈpel/
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- [im-pel]
- /ɪmˈpɛl/
Definitions of impel word
- verb with object impel to drive or urge forward; press on; incite or constrain to action. 1
- verb with object impel to drive or cause to move onward; propel; impart motion to. 1
- noun impel Drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something. 1
- transitive verb impel incite to action 1
- intransitive verb impel incite: to action 1
- verbal expression impel incite: to take action 1
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Origin of impel
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English impellen < Latin impellere to strike against, set in motion (transitive), equivalent to im- im-1 + pellere to strike, move (something); akin to pulse1
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Parts of speech for Impel
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impel popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impel
verb impel
- oblige — to require or constrain, as by law, command, conscience, or force of necessity.
- compel — If a situation, a rule, or a person compels you to do something, they force you to do it.
- induce — to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind: to induce a person to buy a raffle ticket.
- force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
- inspire — to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence: His courage inspired his followers.
Antonyms for impel
verb impel
- hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- prevent — to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- repress — to keep under control, check, or suppress (desires, feelings, actions, tears, etc.).
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