actuate, bunt, drive, forward, grip, instigate, not let go, power, restrain, shove, sweep along, use force upon
Definitionv. urge or force
Last update: September 30, 2015
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I was impelled to investigate the matter further. [verb]
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It is the seat of our feelings which impel us to action and of our passional nature. [verb]
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This can only impel them to bear courageous witness to that " good news " which gives meaning to their entire existence. [verb]
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He saw enough in her face to impel him to take her hand and hold it while he said his lingering good night. [verb]
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It is the silent influence of the motives which impel the persons who constantly surround us. [verb]
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While the republics of Italy, and above all the state of Venice, were engaged in distributing the rich products of India and the Far East over the Western world, it was impossible that motives of curiosity, as well as a desire of commercial advantage, should not be awakened to such a degree as to impel some of the merchants to visit those remote lands. [Please select]
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If the invader respects the invaded, it is because very serious reasons impel her. [Please select]
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It required urgent pressure to impel them forth, but when they came it was with violence. [Please select]
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Still, his curiosity does not impel him to importunate inquiry. [Please select]
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It creates typical works which impel others to follow, not to imitate. [Please select]
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Yes No 75 76 Might an involuntary impulse impel one to be malicious. [Please select]
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