Propels Meaning in English
word · lemma: propel
Definition
To push or move something or someone forward, often with force. It can also mean to drive or motivate an action or process.
Usage & Nuances
More formal and technical than 'push' or 'move.' Common in scientific, mechanical, and motivational contexts: 'propels a rocket,' 'propels change.' Rarely used for people directly; more common for objects or abstract ideas.
Spanish: impulsa - propulsaPortuguese (BR): impulsiona - propulsionaPortuguese (PT): impulsiona - propulsionaChinese (Simplified): 推动 - 推进Chinese (Traditional): 推動 - 推進Hindi: आगे बढ़ाता है - प्रेरित करता हैArabic: يدفع - يحثBengali: ঠেলছে - চালিত করছেRussian: приводит в движение - толкаетJapanese: 推進するVietnamese: đẩy - thúc đẩyKorean: 추진하다 - 나아가게 하다Turkish: itmek - harekete geçirmekUrdu: آگے بڑھانا - چلاناIndonesian: mendorong - menggerakkan
Example Sentences
Wind propels the sails of the ship.
basic
A small motor propels the toy car.
basic
Curiosity often propels people to learn new things.
natural
Her passion for art propels her toward creative projects.
natural
Innovation propels our company ahead of the competition.
natural
The engine propels the boat across the lake.
basic