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Added 9 October 2026

impel

/ɪmˈpɛl/ verb

In Latin: impellō Wiktionary

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To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation.
To drive forward; to propel an object, to provide an impetus for motion or action.
The wind impelled the kayaks toward the shore.

Origin

From Middle English impellen, borrowed from Latin impellō.

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