Propel Meaning in English
word
Definition
To push or drive something forward, or to make something move in a particular direction.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or technical; common in scientific, mechanical, or motivational contexts. Often used with words like "force", "engine", or "movement". Not everyday conversation; instead, use "push" or "move" in casual speech.
Spanish: impulsar - propulsarPortuguese (BR): impulsionar - propulsarPortuguese (PT): impulsionar - propulsarChinese (Simplified): 推动 - 推进Chinese (Traditional): 推動 - 推進Hindi: आगे बढ़ाना - प्रेरित करनाArabic: يدفع - يُحَرِّكBengali: চালিত করা - এগিয়ে নিয়ে যাওয়াRussian: двигать вперёд - приводить в движениеJapanese: 推進するVietnamese: đẩy đi - thúc đẩyKorean: 나아가게 하다 - 추진하다Turkish: itmek - ileriye doğru sürmekUrdu: آگے بڑھانا - حرکت دیناIndonesian: mendorong - menggerakkan
Example Sentences
The wind propels the kite higher into the sky.
basic
A strong current propelled the swimmers downstream.
basic
Passion can propel you to achieve incredible things.
natural
He used all his strength to propel the wheelchair up the ramp.
natural
A good idea can propel a company ahead of its competitors.
natural
Engines propel boats across the water.
basic