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What is "propel" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 12-10-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does propel mean in English? Meaning of propel definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "propel" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "propel": cause to move forward with force

Verb

  • Meaning: cause to move forward with force
  • Example: Steam propels this ship
  • Synonyms: impel propel
  • Hyponyms: carry catapult drive flip hit kick launch loft pole project punt rocket send off throw
  • Hypernyms: displace move

    • Meaning of "propel": give an incentive for action

    Verb

  • Meaning: give an incentive for action
  • Example: This moved me to sacrifice my career
  • Synonyms: actuate incite motivate move prompt propel
  • Hypernyms: cause do make

    • Synonyms:

    push, thrust, shoot, drive, send, force, shove, launch, move, actuate, impel, start, press, mobilize, set going, set in motion,

    Antonyms:

    dissuade, repress, hinder, pull, discourage, end, finish, stop, hold, keep,

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