impel

/im-ˈpel/

Middle English impellen, from Latin impellere, from in- + pellere to drive

verb

  1. to urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force

  2. to impart motion to : propel

felt impelled to correct the misconception

move actuate drive impel mean to set or keep in motion. move is very general and implies no more than the fact of changing position. actuate stresses transmission of power so as to work or set in motion.