Propel

v. t.

1.

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. [imp. & p. p. Propelled ; p. pr. & vb. n. Propelling.]

Verb	1.	propel - cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship" Synonyms: impel
	2.	propel - give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career" Synonyms: incite, motivate, prompt, actuate, move

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