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propel
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1
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>— see push 1
2
to cause to function<the use of steam to propel ships>— see activate
3
to set or keep in motion<a bicycle is propelled by pedals>— see move 2
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