PROPEL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PROPEL?

Need another word that means the same as “propel”? Find 27 synonyms and 30 related words for “propel” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Propel” are: actuate, incite, motivate, move, prompt, impel, move forwards, push forwards, set in motion, get moving, drive, throw, thrust, toss, fling, hurl, lob, let fly, launch, pitch, project, send, shoot, spur, precipitate, catapult, force

Propel as a Verb

Definitions of "Propel" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “propel” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Spur or drive into a particular situation.
• Cause to move forward with force.
• Give an incentive for action.
• Drive or push something forwards.

Synonyms of "Propel" as a verb (27 Words)

actuate	Give an incentive for action. Actuate the circuits.
catapult	Hurl or launch something with or as if with a catapult. Their music catapulted them to the top of the charts.
drive	Work as a driver. Can you drive this four wheel truck.
fling	Throw or cast away. Fling the frisbee.
force	Move with force. They forced a way through the crowd.
get moving	Make children.
hurl	Throw forcefully. Hurl insults.
impel	Drive forward; propel. Financial difficulties impelled him to desperate measures.
incite	Encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour. He incited loyal subjects to rebellion.
launch	Launch for the first time launch on a maiden voyage. The ship was launched in 1843 by Prince Albert.
let fly	Grant use or occupation of under a term of contract.
lob	Direct (an insult, remark, or question) at someone. He managed to lob the keeper.
motivate	Give an incentive for action. It is the teacher s job to motivate the child at school.
move	Cause to move or shift into a new position or place both in a concrete and in an abstract sense. He moved his hand slightly to the right.
move forwards	Cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense.
pitch	Set to a certain pitch. The roof was pitched at an angle of 75 degrees.
precipitate	Cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely. The bridge broke and precipitated the train into the river below.
project	Make a projection of the earth sky etc on a plane surface. In the later 1930s many new road schemes were projected.
prompt	Supply a forgotten word or line to (an actor) during the performance of a play. And the picture he prompted.
push forwards	Move with force.
send	Send a message or letter. Send your document as a PDF attachment.
set in motion	Set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly.
shoot	Shoot game in or on an estate cover etc. A ball pitching on that spot would sometimes shoot.
spur	Prune in a side shoot of a plant so as to form a spur close to the stem. Her sons passion for computer games spurred her on to set up a software business.
throw	Throw a die out onto a flat surface. The man who throws a race is a crook for life.
toss	Throw or toss with a light motion. Paula pursed her lips and tossed her head.

Usage Examples of "Propel" as a verb

• The boat is propelled by using a very long paddle.
• A rocket-propelled grenade launcher.
• Fear propelled her out of her stillness.
• Steam propels this ship.

Associations of "Propel" (30 Words)

actuate	Cause (a machine or device) to operate. The pendulum actuates an electrical switch.
arousal	The action or fact of arousing or being aroused. The purpose of art is the arousal of emotions.
arouse	Awaken (someone) from sleep. The letter aroused in him a sense of urgency.
catalyze	Change by catalysis or cause to catalyze.
compel	Bring about (something) by the use of force or pressure. A sense of duty compelled Harry to answer her questions.
drive	Strike a ball from the tee typically with a driver. I take it you can drive.
elate	In high spirits; exultant or proud. While the wealth of wildlife elated me it unnerved me as well.
enkindle	Set on fire. The glare from its enkindled roof illumined its innermost recesses.
foment	Bathe (a part of the body) with warm or medicated lotions. His legs should be fomented.
force	Force into or from an action or state either physically or metaphorically. The plane might have been forced down by fighters.
forefront	The leading or most important position or place. The idea of motion was always to the forefront of his mind and central to his philosophy.
hustle	Move or cause to move energetically or busily. They were hissed and hustled as they went in.
impel	Cause to move forward with force. Financial difficulties impelled him to desperate measures.
impulse	A change of momentum produced by an impulse equivalent to the average value of the force multiplied by the time during which it acts. The impulse knocked him over.
incite	Urge or persuade (someone) to act in a violent or unlawful way. Incite a riot.
inspire	Spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts. His passion for literature inspired him to begin writing.
instigate	Incite someone to do something, especially something bad. They instigated a reign of terror.
instigation	The action or process of instigating an action or event. The Domesday Survey was compiled at the instigation of William I.
invigorate	Heighten or intensify. The cold water invigorated him.
invoke	Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic. The antiquated defence of insanity is rarely invoked in England.
motivate	Cause (someone) to have interest in or enthusiasm for something. He was primarily motivated by the desire for profit.
propulsion	The act of propelling. They dive and use their wings for propulsion under water.
provocation	Testing to elicit a particular response or reflex. The assault had taken place under provocation.
provoke	Evoke or provoke to appear or occur. A teacher can provoke you into working harder.
push	An act of pushing someone or something in order to move them away from oneself. He pushed past an old woman in his haste.
spur	Prune in a side shoot of a plant so as to form a spur close to the stem. It s an easy walk up the spur that leads to the summit.
stimulate	Cause to be alert and energetic. This play stimulates.
stir	Stir the feelings emotions or peace of. Francis was always stirring trying to score off people.
switch	Beat or flick with or as if with a switch. The company switched the boats to other routes.
urge	Spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts. He felt the urge to giggle.