Found 3 items, similar to propel.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: propel mendorong
English → English (WordNet) Definition: propel propel v 1: cause to move forward with force; “Steam propels this ship” [syn: impel] 2: give an incentive for action; “This moved me to sacrifice my career” [syn: motivate, actuate, move, prompt, incite] [also: propelling, propelled]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Propel Propel \Pro*pel"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Propelled; p. pr. & vb. n. Propelling.] [L. propellere, propulsum; pro forward + pellere to drive. See Pulse a beating.] To drive forward; to urge or press onward by force; to move, or cause to move; as, the wind or steam propels ships; balls are propelled by gunpowder. [1913 Webster]