Impelled Meaning

/ɪmˈpɛld/
C2

Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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verbsimple past and past participle of impel

It was hunger that impelled him to crime.
The wind and tide impelled the ship to the shore.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The strong wind from the east ____ the sailboat rapidly forward across the lake.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The young boy felt strongly ____ to speak out against the unfair treatment of his classmate.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The strong wind from the east ____ the sailboat rapidly forward across the lake.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The young boy felt strongly ____ to speak out against the unfair treatment of his classmate.

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