im·pel 
/ɪmˈpɛl/ verb
im·pels; im·pelled; im·pel·ling /ɪmˈpɛl/ verb [+ obj] : to cause (someone) to feel a strong need or desire to do something
▪ They were impelled [=driven] by their sense of adventure. ▪ His interest in the American Civil War impelled him to make repeated visits to Gettysburg. ▪ She felt impelled to give a speech after the performance.
▪ They were impelled [=driven] by their sense of adventure. ▪ His interest in the American Civil War impelled him to make repeated visits to Gettysburg. ▪ She felt impelled to give a speech after the performance.
