Top synonyms for “propel”: actuate, impel, incite, motivate, move, prompt.
Definitions
- (verb)cause to move forward with force“Steam propels this ship”
- (verb)give an incentive for action“This moved me to sacrifice my career”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Common synonyms for "propel" include actuate, impel, incite, motivate, move, prompt. Our thesaurus lists 6 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "propel" mean?
cause to move forward with force Example: "Steam propels this ship"
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