Im-pĕl', v. t.

verbtransitive

[imp. & p. p. IMPELLED; p. pr. & vb. n. IMPELLING.] [Lat. impellere; prefix im, for in, and pellere, to drive; It. impellere, Sp. impeler, Pg. impellir, Pr. impellir, empellir.] To drive or urge forward; to press on; to incite to action in any way.

The surge impelled me on a craggy coast. Pope.

And several men impel to several ends. Pope.

Synonyms—To instigate; incite; induce; influence; actuate; move.