Definition of Propel

1. Verb. Cause to move forward with force. "Steam propels this ship"


2. Verb. Give an incentive for action. "They propel him to write the letter"; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"
Exact synonyms: Actuate, Incite, Motivate, Move, Prompt
Generic synonyms: Cause, Do, Make
Related verbs: Affect, Impress, Move, Strike, Move
Derivative terms: Act, Incitation, Incitement, Motivation, Motivation, Motivation, Motivative, Motivator, Motive, Propulsion

Definition of Propel

1. v. t. To drive forward; to urge or press onward by force; to move, or cause to move; as, the wind or steam propels ships; balls are propelled by gunpowder.

Definition of Propel

1. Verb. To cause to move in a certain direction. ¹

2. Verb. To make to arrive to a certain situation or result. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Propel

1. to cause to move forward or onward [v -PELLED, -PELLING, -PELS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Propel

propanone
propargyl
propargylamide
propargylamides
propargylamine
propargylation
propargylglycine
propargylglycines
propargylic
propargyls
proparoxytone
proparoxytones
proparoxytonic
propedeuse
propedeutic
propel (current term)
propellane
propellanes
propellant
propellant explosive
propellants
propelled
propellent
propellents
propeller
propeller-head
propeller head
propeller heads
propeller plane
propeller shaft

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