The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word IMPELS
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What does IMPELS mean?
IMPELS verb- To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation.
- To drive forward; to propel an object, to provide an impetus for motion or action.