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propel

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /prəˈpɛl/ · UK /prəˈpel/

Forms: propelled

propel means: To push or drive someone or something forward or in a particular direction.

verb

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To push or drive someone or something forward or in a particular direction.

  • A small engine propels the boat.
  • The blast propelled stones across the road.
  • She used her feet to propel herself forward.

How to use it: propel someone/something into something (The impact propelled him into the water.)

Similar words: drive, push, thrust

Common phrases: propel a boat, propel something forward, propel someone into something

Questions about propel

What does propel mean?

To push or drive someone or something forward or in a particular direction.

What is propel in other languages?

Türkçe: itmek · Español: impulsar · Français: propulser · Deutsch: antreiben · Italiano: spingere · 日本語: 推進する

How do you pronounce propel?

In American English /prəˈpɛl/; in British English /prəˈpel/.

How do you use propel in a sentence?

A small engine propels the boat. The blast propelled stones across the road.

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