propel

verbthrow; release into air

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verb throw; release into air

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activate

verb. initiate something; start a function

activated

verb. initiate something; start a function

activating

verb. initiate something; start a function

actuate

verb. start a function or action, motivate

Word Origin & History

mid-15c., "to drive away, expel," from Latin propellere "push forward, drive forward, drive forth; move, impel," from pro- "forward" (see pro-) + pellere "to push, drive" (see pulse (n.1)). Meaning "to drive onward, cause to move forward" is from 1650s. Related: Propelled; propelling.

Example Sentences for propel

Poles are used to this day to propel the crafts on the Euphrates.

This is said of a steam-engine if reversed, to propel the vessel astern.

To propel the cycle the chain-ring is turned in a clockwise direction.

It occurred to him presently that he could steer as well as propel his float with his feet.

Her great weight seemeth to propel her forward, ostrich-fashion.

It is used to propel automobiles and motor boats, to drive machinery, etc.

The extending ends of the spokes are used to propel the wheel.

It was not my intention to propel the boat near the bottom but only when near the surface.

Expert divers, using wings as well as feet, to propel them, under water.

No automobile can come along here and propel you into another world.

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activate

activated

activating

actuate

advance

advances

advancing

budge

bulldoze

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