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Definition propel in British English

propel verb

[transitive] verb
/prəˈpel/
1

to move or push someone or something forward

Example

a car propelled by solar energy

Example

rocket-propelled grenade launchers

Synonyms and related words
budge propel guide
2

to cause someone to do a particular thing or to cause something to happen

Example

She was propelled by a desire to prove everyone else wrong.

Example

The film's success propelled him to stardom.

Synonyms and related words
catalyze bring about trigger
Definition propel in British English