Pronunciation: /prəˈpɛl/
noun a force that drives something forward
A1 The rocket used a powerful engine to propel itself into space.
A2 The wind can propel a sailboat across the water.
B1 The new technology is designed to propel the company to the top of the market.
B2 The strong current helped to propel the swimmer towards the finish line.
C1 The innovative marketing strategy helped propel the brand to international success.
C2 The groundbreaking research in renewable energy could propel us towards a more sustainable future.
verb to drive or push something forward
A1 The wind helped propel the boat across the lake.
A2 She used a stick to propel the ball forward.
B1 The new marketing campaign will propel the company to success.
B2 His ambition and hard work propelled him to the top of the company.
C1 The discovery of a new technology could propel the industry into a new era.
C2 The groundbreaking research propelled the scientist to international fame.
formal The new engine design is expected to greatly propel the spacecraft forward.
informal The strong winds helped propel the sailboat across the lake.
slang He really knows how to propel himself to the top of the class.
figurative Her passion for music helped propel her career to new heights.
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