impel — to drive, urge, or propel someone to take action
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to drive, urge, or propel someone to take action
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpel/
Example Sentences
- The smell of burning pizza impelled him to rush to the kitchen faster than The Flash.
- Her mother's daily phone calls impel her to finally move out of the basement.
- Economic pressures impel many companies to adopt new technologies.
impel
VERB[/ɪmˈpel/]
to drive, urge, or propel someone to take action
A sudden gust of wind impels the sailboat forward across the harbor.
When actions compel, schools expel!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'impellere,' formed from the prefix 'in-' (into/toward) combined with 'pellere' (to drive or push). This Latin verb was used to describe the action of driving or propelling something forward.
Breakdown
im- (in/into) + pel (drive/push, from Latin pellere) + -∅ (base verb form) = impel
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📝Examples
“The smell of burning pizza impelled him to rush to the kitchen faster than The Flash.”
“Her mother's daily phone calls impel her to finally move out of the basement.”
“Economic pressures impel many companies to adopt new technologies.”
“The deadline impelled the students to work through the night like caffeinated zombies.”
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