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PROPEL

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Propel.

How to pronounce propel:

US

Propel - as a verb

Cause to move forward with force

Example: "Steam propels this ship"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impel
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give an incentive for action

Example: "This moved me to sacrifice my career"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
actuateincitemotivatemoveprompt

Example Sentences

"The strong wind helped to propel the sailboat across the lake."
"The rocket's powerful engines propel it into space."
"She used her legs to propel herself forward on the skateboard."
"The swimmer kicked his legs to propel himself through the water."
"The new motor design aims to propel cars with greater efficiency."
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Word Game Points

Is PROPEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, propel is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROPEL has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PROPEL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, propel is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROPEL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PROPEL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, propel is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROPEL has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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