How do you pronounce propel?

propel is pronounced as /prəˈpɛl/.

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🚀propel

verb

/prəˈpɛl/

propagation propellant

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Meaning

To drive or push something forward.

To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

Example Sentences

The engine propels the boat through the water.

Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.

Example Expressions

propelled by

Synonyms

drive, push, thrust, move, advance

Entry 1

drive, push, thrust, move, advance

Entry 2

drive, push

Antonyms

hold back, restrain, stop, hinder

Entry 1

hold back, restrain, stop

Entry 2

hinder, restrain

Collocations

propel forward, propel into, propel by, propel movement

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to give someone the courage or confidence to do something

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to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration

synchronize

To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.

permit

to allow or give permission; to make possible

circumnavigate

to travel all the way around something, especially the earth

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