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Propel

Propel Meaning & Definition
Propel Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Propel?

[v] cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship"
[v] give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Propel: actuate | impel | incite | motivate | move | prompt

Related Terms | Find terms related to Propel:

See Also | carry | catapult | cause | displace | do | drive | flick | flip | hit | kick | launch | loft | make | move | pole | project | punt | rocket | send off | throw

Propel In Webster's Dictionary

\Pro*pel"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Propelled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Propelling}.] [L. propellere, propulsum; pro forward + pellere to drive. See {Pulse} a beating.] 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.

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