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Definition impel in American English

impel verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪmˈpel/
1

if a feeling or idea impels you to do something, it forces you to do it

Example

the political forces that impel Congress to spend tax dollars

Example

He felt impelled to point out that they were making a serious mistake.

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Definition impel in American English