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propel

verb

prəˈpel

Meaning

To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

To drive or push something forward.

Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.

The engine propels the boat through the water.

propelled by

drive, push, thrust, move, advance

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drive, push

Entry 2

drive, push, thrust, move, advance

hinder, restrain, hold back, stop

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hinder, restrain

Entry 2

hold back, restrain, stop

propel forward, propel into, propel by, propel movement

To give strength or energy to; to make more vigorous.

Extend the application of a method or conclusion to an unknown situation by assuming that existing t...

To cause someone to feel extreme fear.

To plan or invent something carefully.

To leave a place, job, or habit permanently.

to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes