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to propel
01
to drive, push, or cause to move forward or onward
02
to provide a reason or motivation for someone to take action
Example
The gust of wind unexpectedly propelled the kite into the air.
The player's throw propelled the baseball toward the batter, moving it quickly through the air.
Using a rocket booster, they propelled the spacecraft into orbit.
The boat's engine propels it swiftly across the water.
The research findings propelled the field of study onward to new discoveries.