CEFR C1

propel

verb

Meaning

Push or drive something forward with force.

Examples

A powerful engine is required to propel this heavy aircraft into the sky.
The sudden success of her debut novel helped propel her to international fame.

Synonyms: push, drive, thrust, catapult

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propel (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /prəˈpɛl/

Definition

Push or drive something forward with force.

Examples

A powerful engine is required to propel this heavy aircraft into the sky.
The sudden success of her debut novel helped propel her to international fame.
The athlete used his powerful legs to propel himself across the finish line.

Synonyms of propel

Words with a similar meaning to propel:

push
drive
thrust
catapult

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