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propel

[ pruh-pel ]

verb (used with object)

propelled, propelling.
  1. to drive, or cause to move, forward or onward:

    to propel a boat by rowing.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. to impel or urge onward:

    Urgent need of money propelled him to take a job.

    Synonyms: ,



propel

/ ±è°ùəˈ±èÉ›±ô /

verb

  1. tr to impel, drive, or cause to move forwards
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  • ³Ü²Ôp°ù´Ç·±è±ð±ô±ô±ð»å adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of propel1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English propellen “to expel,†from Latin ±è°ùűè±ð±ô±ô±ð°ù±ð “to drive forward,†from ±è°ùÅ- pro- 1 + pellere “to drive, push, strikeâ€
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of propel1

C15: from Latin ±è°ùűè±ð±ô±ô±ð°ù±ð to drive onwards, from pro- 1+ pellere to drive
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Philip was Richard's school teacher who spotted his potential, became his legal ward, lent him his name and helped propel him to international stardom.

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The spokesperson added: "However, it is also the case that catapults are also routinely used by members of the public enjoying legitimate pastimes, in particular for anglers when propelling fishing bait."

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Kumar leaves behind a rich legacy of patriotic films, which propelled him to fame in the 1960s and 1970s.

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Over the decades, his relentless drive has continually propelled him to new heights.

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This kind of spending has propelled sales for pet care companies like Zigly.

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