Impelling

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɛlɪŋ/

Definitions of impelling

verb to drive or urge forward; to compel or constrain to action

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher impelled the students to study harder for the upcoming exam.

A2 The coach impelled the team to give their best performance in the game.

B1 The inspiring speech impelled the audience to take action and make a difference.

B2 The urgent situation impelled the government to implement new policies for crisis management.

C1 The passionate leader impelled her followers to strive for excellence and achieve their goals.

C2 The powerful message impelled the nation to unite and work towards a common purpose.

Examples of impelling in a Sentence

formal The impelling force behind the decision was the need for increased efficiency.

informal She felt an impelling urge to explore the unknown.

slang The music was so impelling, I couldn't help but dance along.

figurative His passion for the cause was impelling him to take action.

Grammatical Forms of impelling

• past tense: impelled
• plural: impellings
• comparative: more impelling
• superlative: most impelling
• present tense: impels
• future tense: will impel
• perfect tense: has impelled
• continuous tense: is impelling
• singular: impelling
• positive degree: impelling
• infinitive: to impel
• gerund: impelling
• participle: impelled

Origin and Evolution of impelling

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'impelling' originated from the Latin word 'impellere', which means to drive or push forward.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'impelling' has retained its original meaning of urging or compelling someone to do something, but it has also come to be used in a more general sense of motivating or driving action.