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propel

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

﹒To spur or motivate someone to do something.

Examples

﹒The strong winds helped to propel the sailboat across the lake.

﹒His ambition served to propel him toward a successful career in medicine.

﹒The engine was designed to propel the aircraft at supersonic speeds.

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