Found 2 items, similar to impel.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: impel impel v 1: urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate [syn: force] 2: cause to move forward with force; “Steam propels this ship” [syn: propel] [also: impelling, impelled]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Impel Impel \Im*pel"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Impelled; p. pr. & vb. n. Impelling.] [L. impellere; pref. im- in + pellere, pulsum, to drive. See Pulse a beat, and cf. Impulse.] To drive or urge forward or on; to press on; to incite to action or motion in any way. [1913 Webster] The surge impelled me on a craggy coast. --Pope. Syn: To instigate; incite; induce; influence; force; drive; urge; actuate; move. [1913 Webster]