PROPEL

propel, impel

(verb) cause to move forward with force; “Steam propels this ship”

motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite

(verb) give an incentive for action; “This moved me to sacrifice my career”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

propel (third-person singular simple present propels, present participle propelling, simple past and past participle propelled)

(transitive) To provide an impetus for motion or physical action, to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive forward.

(transitive) To provide an impetus for non-physical change, to make to arrive to a certain situation or result.

Synonyms

• (either): drive, push

Antonyms

• (either): stay, halt, stop

• (cause to move): rest

Anagrams

• lopper

Source: Wiktionary


Pro*pel", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Propelled; p. pr. & vb. n. Propelling.] Etym: [L. propellere, propulsum; pro forward + pellere to drive. See Pulse a beating.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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