Synonyms of propel

propel

verb

prə-ˈpel 

1

as in to push

to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one

playfully he propelled his rambunctious friend into the swimming pool to cool off

Synonyms & Similar Words

• push
• shove
• drive
• thrust
• move
• force
• squeeze
• impel
• compel
• bear (down)
• compress
• pressure
• jam
• depress
• weigh (upon)
• muscle
• lean (on or against)
• squash
• bulldoze
• ram

2

as in to move

to set or keep in motion

the aircraft is propelled by a pair of turboprop engines

Synonyms & Similar Words

• move
• drive
• activate
• impel
• actuate
• stimulate
• work
• motivate
• trigger
• provoke
• raise
• incite
• foment
• inspire
• stir (up)
• abet
• galvanize
• set off
• ferment
• whip (up)
• rouse
• excite
• instigate
• arouse
• trip
• fire (up)
• inflame
• enflame

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contain
• regulate
• restrain
• control
• inhibit
• check
• constrain
• curb
• rein (in)
• bridle

Examples of propel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That helped propel Campbell’s snack sales to grow 13% last year, even as other legacy food companies are pivoting to gain a larger share of the snack market valued at more than $200 billion, according to market research firm Circana. —Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024

That combination of low corporate tax rates and loose regulation would likely bolster corporate profits and propel the stock market higher, experts said. —Max Zahn, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2024

His exceptional pace, technical abilities, and goal-scoring instinct have quickly propelled him through the ranks of professional football, showcasing a promising future for African talent. —Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024

The song’s emotional depth and strong streaming performance have propelled her into new chart territory. —Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024