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propel
Overview of verb propel
The verb propel has 2 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (4) propel, impel -- (cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship")
2. motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite -- (give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career")
Grep of noun propel
propellant
propellant explosive
propellent
propeller
propeller plane
propellor
sapropel
Antonyms of verb propel
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb propel
2 senses of propel
Sense 1
propel, impel
=> move, displace
Sense 2
motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite
=> cause, do, make
=> make, create
Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb propel
1 of 2 senses of propel
Sense 1
propel, impel
=> flip
=> rocket
=> carry
=> kick
=> punt, pole
=> hit
=> throw
=> drive
=> launch
=> catapult
=> project, send off
=> loft
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb propel
2 senses of propel
Sense 1
propel, impel
=> move, displace
Sense 2
motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite
=> cause, do, make
'Cause To' of verb propel
Derived Forms of verb propel
2 senses of propel
Sense 1
propel, impel
RELATED TO>(adj) propulsive#2
=> propellant, propellent, propelling, propulsive
RELATED TO>(adj) propellent#1
=> propellant, propellent, propelling, propulsive
RELATED TO>(adj) propellant#1
=> propellant, propellent, propelling, propulsive
RELATED TO>(noun) propulsion#2
=> propulsion, actuation
RELATED TO>(noun) propeller#1
=> propeller, propellor
RELATED TO>(noun) propellent#1
=> propellant, propellent
RELATED TO>(noun) propellant#1
=> propellant, propellent
RELATED TO>(noun) propellor#1
=> propeller, propellor
Sense 2
motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite
RELATED TO>(noun) propulsion#2
=> propulsion, actuation
Domain of verb propel
Domain Terms of verb propel
Familiarity of verb propel
propel used as a verb is rare (polysemy count =2)
Sample Sentences of verb propel
2 senses of propel
Sense 1
propel, impel
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Something ----s something
Sense 2
motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite
EX: They propel him to write the letter
Coordinate Terms (sisters) of verb propel
2 senses of propel
Sense 1
propel, impel
> move, displace
=> mobilize, mobilise, circulate
=> relocate
=> dislocate, luxate, splay, slip
=> translate
=> station, post, base, send, place
=> agitate, vex, disturb, commove, shake up, stir up, raise up
=> transmit, transfer, transport, channel, channelize, channelise
=> funnel
=> brandish, flourish, wave
=> pull, draw, force
=> transport, carry
=> tug
=> disarrange
=> expel, eject, chuck out, exclude, throw out, kick out, turf out, boot out, turn out
=> put, set, place, pose, position, lay
=> engage, mesh, lock, operate
=> propel, impel
=> launch, set in motion
=> wind, wrap, roll, twine
=> unwind, wind off, unroll
=> wedge, squeeze, force
=> work
=> spill, shed, disgorge
=> spill, slop, splatter
=> unseat
=> separate, disunite, divide, part
=> uproot, extirpate, deracinate, root out
=> press down, depress
=> lift
=> flick, ruffle, riffle
=> work
=> take back
=> center, centre
=> pump
=> scan
=> jar, shake up, bump around
=> dandle
=> roll, revolve
=> push, force
=> rock, sway
=> fluctuate
=> pulse
=> shift, dislodge, reposition
=> glide
=> stir
=> play
=> overturn, tip over, turn over, upset, knock over, bowl over, tump over
=> transport, send, ship
=> send, direct
=> transport
=> saltate
=> lower, take down, let down, get down, bring down
=> lift, raise
=> raise, lift, elevate, get up, bring up
=> drop
=> sink
=> advance, bring forward
=> chase away, drive out, turn back, drive away, dispel, drive off, run off
=> transfer, shift
=> displace, force out
=> herd, crowd
=> circulate
=> circulate, pass around, pass on, distribute
=> rout out, drive out, force out, rouse
=> drive
=> race, rush
=> woosh, whoosh
=> pour
=> exteriorize, bring outside
=> upstage
=> swing
=> turn, turn over
=> turn
=> turn
=> slide
=> run
=> whistle
=> beat, flap
=> singsong
=> hustle
=> wash
=> rake
=> blow
=> drag
=> pull, draw
=> lateralize
=> translate
=> hit, strike
=> change hands, change owners
=> transfer
=> expel, throw out, kick out
Sense 2
motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite
> cause, do, make
=> determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate
=> initiate, pioneer
=> effect, effectuate, set up
=> make
=> occasion
=> provoke, evoke, call forth, kick up
=> engender, breed, spawn
=> motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite
=> impel, force
=> facilitate
Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb propel
Sense 1
propel, impel
=> move, displace
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Sense 2
motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite
=> cause, do, make
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Grep of verb propel
propel
Grep of adj propel
propellant
propellent
propelling
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