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    Impel , 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.
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    The surge impelled me on a craggy coast.
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    Syn. -- To instigate; incite; induce; influence; force; drive; urge; actuate; move.

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