VDict - Definition of propel

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propel

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Verb

give an incentive for action
- This moved me to sacrifice my career

cause to move forward with force
- Steam propels this ship

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Synonyms:
motivate actuate move prompt incite impel

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "propel":
profile prophyll propyl propel
Words contain "propel":
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Words contain "propel" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
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