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Propel (Verb)

Meaning 1

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

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • A strong gust of wind will propel the kite high into the air.
  • The company's innovative marketing strategy will propel their new product to the top of the sales charts.
  • The desire for success will propel him to work harder and achieve his goals.
  • A rocket engine uses liquid fuel to propel a spacecraft into orbit.
  • The recoil of the gun will propel it backwards after it's fired.

Synonyms

  • Impel

Hypernyms

  • Displace

Hyponyms

  • Send Off
  • Pole

Related Words

  • Propellent (adjective)
  • Propellant (noun)
  • Propellor (noun)
  • Propulsion (noun)
  • Propeller (noun)
  • Propulsive (adjective)
  • Propellant (adjective)
  • Propellent (noun)

Meaning 2

Give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

  • Her philanthropic deeds will propel others to give generously to the charity.
  • The film's powerful message will propel viewers to take environmental action.
  • His inspiring speech should propel us to work harder and never give up on our dreams.
  • This tragic event will propel the community to demand justice and bring about change.
  • Her selfless act will propel many to follow in her footsteps and volunteer their time.

Synonyms

  • Actuate
  • Motivate
  • Move
  • Prompt
  • Incite

Hypernyms

  • Do
  • Cause

Related Words

  • Propulsion (noun)
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