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Definitions

propel

[pruh-pel] / prəˈpɛl /
VERB
throw; release into air
Synonyms
STRONGEST
drive push send shoot thrust
STRONG
actuate force impel launch mobilize move press shove start
WEAK
set going set in motion
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discourage dissuade pull repress
STRONG
end finish stop
WEAK
hinder hold keep

Example Sentences

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“Partnerships with Tribal Nations,” the strategy said, “can propel our mission forward.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The television genre is showing no signs of loosening its grip on viewers, who have helped propel series into sprawling universes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Would a strong finish to the club season propel him back into the picture?

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

That $19,000 could propel her rather than hold her back.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Certain conditions propel a stream of dry air from the mountains to the shoreline.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.