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Definition of Propel
1. Verb. Cause to move forward with force. "Steam propels this ship"
Exact synonyms: Impel
Specialized synonyms: Flip, Rocket, Carry, Kick, Pole, Punt, Hit, Throw, Drive, Launch, Catapult, Project, Send Off, Loft
Generic synonyms: Displace, Move
Derivative terms: Impellent, Impeller, Impulsion, Propellant, Propellant, Propellent, Propellent, Propeller, Propellor, Propulsion, Propulsive
Specialized synonyms: Flip, Rocket, Carry, Kick, Pole, Punt, Hit, Throw, Drive, Launch, Catapult, Project, Send Off, Loft
Generic synonyms: Displace, Move
Derivative terms: Impellent, Impeller, Impulsion, Propellant, Propellant, Propellent, Propellent, Propeller, Propellor, Propulsion, Propulsive
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
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
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