propel
Translation
to propel, to drive, to push
Examples
The engine propels the boat forward.
The engine propels the boat forward.
His ambition propelled him to success.
His ambition propelled him to success.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) ((<adverb/prepositional phrase>)) to push or drive (sth./sb.) forward or in a particular direction. The engine propels the boat forward.
Similar Words
Synonyms: push, drive, launch; Antonyms: halt, stop
Etymology
From Latin 'pro-' (forward) + 'pellere' (to drive). Literally 'to drive forward'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'propeller' on a plane or boat, which serves to 'propel' it forward.