v.
Pronunciation: im- ' pel
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: im · pelled ; im · pel · ling
Etymology: Middle English impellen, from Latin impellere, from in- + pellere to drive ― more at FELT
Date: 15th century
1 : to urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : FORCE <felt impelled to correct the misconception>
2 : to impart motion to : PROPEL
synonyms see MOVE