propel

Verb
  1. Cause to move forward with force (synset 201514338)
    "Steam propels this ship"
    is a type of: displace, move - cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
    subtypes:
    • flip - move with a flick or light motion
    • rocket - propel with a rocket
    • carry - propel or give impetus to
    • kick - drive or propel with the foot
    • pole, punt - propel with a pole
    • hit - cause to move by striking
    • throw - propel through the air
    • drive - push, propel, or press with force
    • launch - propel with force
    • catapult - shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
    • project, send off - throw, send, or cast forward
    • loft - propel through the air
    same as: impel
  2. Give an incentive for action (synset 201653541)
    "This moved me to sacrifice my career"
    is a type of: cause, do, make - give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
    same as: actuate, incite, motivate, move, prompt
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