impel im-PEL verb WS #23

to drive, urge, or propel someone to take action; to motivate or force someone to do something; to push forward or onward

1. A deep desire to help others impelled her to become a doctor and serve in underserved communities.
2. His strong sense of justice impelled him to speak out against the unfair treatment.
3. The approaching deadline impelled the team to work overtime to complete the project.
4. The threat of failure impelled him to study harder than he ever had before.
5. Her curiosity about different cultures impelled her to travel around the world.