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WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [v]  cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship"
  2. [v]  urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
 
 Synonyms: force, propel
 
 See Also: carry, catapult, cause, displace, do, drive, flick, flip, hit, kick, launch, loft, make, move, pole, project, punt, rocket, send off, throw

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\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.

      The surge impelled me on a craggy coast. --Pope.

Syn: To instigate; incite; induce; influence; force; drive;
     urge; actuate; move.

 
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