propels

[Pro*pelĀ·]

To propel is to push or drive forward, like a sheep dog nipping at the heels of his flock to keep them moving.

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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.

Verb
cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship"

Verb
give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"


v. t.
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.


Propel

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

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.

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Usage Examples

Progressive art can assist people to learn not only about the objective forces at work in the society in which they live, but also about the intensely social character of their interior lives. Ultimately, it can propel people toward social emancipation.

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