Propel
/prəˈpɛl/
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Definition
(verb) To provide an impetus for motion or physical action; to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive or push forward.
Sentence Examples
Going all out like this is going to propel me right into an all-or-nothing struggle.
Economic diversification will propel Algeria into the post-oil era.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The strong tailwind helped to ____ the yacht across the finish line ahead of its rivals.