propel

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pro·pel / prəˈpel/ • v. (-pelled , -pel·ling ) [tr.] drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward: the boat is propelled by using a very long paddle| [as adj. in comb.] (-propelled) a rocket-propelled grenade launcher. ∎ [tr.] fig. spur or drive into a particular situation: fear propelled her out of her stillness.

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