propel

Meaning

Verb

  • To provide an impetus for motion or physical action, to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive forward.
  • To provide an impetus for non-physical change, to make to arrive to a certain situation or result.

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Origin

  • Historically (late Middle English) meant "expel, drive out". Borrowed from Latin propellō, from pro- and pellō.

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