 propel |
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| 1. | [ verb ] cause to move forward with force | |
| Synonyms: | impel | |
| Examples: | "Steam propels this ship" |
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| Related terms: | move hit throw kick launch drive catapult punt jerk carry project loft rocket flick impulse propeller propellant | |
| 2. | [ verb ] give an incentive | |
| Synonyms: | prompt motivate move incite actuate | |
| Examples: | "This moved me to sacrifice my career" |
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| Related terms: | cause affect move act motivation incentive incitement propulsion motivating | |
| Similar spelling: |
propellor propeller propyl prophyll propylene |
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