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propel

2 syllables · also propelled, propelling
verb
Quick answer

As a verb, propel means provide an impetus for motion or physical action, to cause to move in a certain direction.

Meanings of propel

3 meanings

verb

  1. To provide an impetus for motion or physical action, to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive forward.

  2. figurativeTo provide an impetus for non-physical change, to make to arrive to a certain situation or result.

  3. Give an incentive for action

    “This moved me to sacrifice my career”

    Similar: motivate, actuate, move, prompt, incite

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

Synonyms by meaning

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verb: cause to move forward with force
impel
verb: give an incentive for action
motivateactuatemovepromptincite

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