Propelled Meaning in English
word · lemma: propel
Definition
Moved or pushed forward by a force. Often used for objects or people that are caused to move, either physically or by motivation.
Usage & Nuances
'Propelled' is the past participle of 'propel' and is often used in passive forms (e.g., 'was propelled by'). Common in technical, scientific, and formal contexts, but can also describe motivation ('propelled by dreams'). Do not confuse with 'compelled' (forced to do something).
Spanish: impulsado - movidoPortuguese (BR): impulsionado - movidoPortuguese (PT): impulsionado - movidoChinese (Simplified): 推动Chinese (Traditional): 推動Hindi: प्रेरित किया गया - आगे बढ़ाया गयाArabic: دُفِع - مُحرَّكBengali: চালিত - ঠেলিতRussian: приведён в движение - движимыйJapanese: 推進されたVietnamese: được đẩy - được thúc đẩyKorean: 추진된Turkish: itilen - harekete geçirilenUrdu: چلایا گیا - آگے بڑھایا گیاIndonesian: digerakkan - didorong
Example Sentences
Water propelled the mill wheel.
basic
The boat was propelled by the wind.
basic
A rocket is propelled by burning fuel.
basic
She was propelled by her dream to become a doctor.
natural
The car was suddenly propelled forward after the driver stepped on the gas.
natural
His curiosity propelled him to explore new places.
natural