impel
/ɪmˈpel/
im · pel
ɪm · ˈpel
English Definition
v. drive, force
Significado en Español
impulsar, obligar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thúc đẩy, buộc phải
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Example Sentence
Hunger impelled him to look for food.
饥饿促使他找吃的。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
im(make)+pel(push)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “impel” as used in the sentence: “His strong sense of duty impelled him to help his neighbor”?
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A
force
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B
inhibit
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C
ignore
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D
delay
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A — force.
“impel” means v. drive, force
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A deep sense of duty can ______ people to help total strangers.
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A
prevent
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B
discourage
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C
forbid
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D
impel
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D — impel.
“impel” means v. drive, force
Common questions about “impel”
What does “impel” mean?
impel — v. drive, force. In Chinese: 推动，驱使.
How do you pronounce “impel”?
impel is pronounced /ɪmˈpel/. It breaks into 2 syllables: im · pel.
How do you use “impel” in a sentence?
Hunger impelled him to look for food. (饥饿促使他找吃的。)
What are synonyms for “impel”?
drive, urge — all close in meaning to impel (v. drive, force).
Is “impel” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. impel appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “impel”?
im(make)+pel(push)
