propel

• Verbo que significa impulsar, empujar o hacer que algo se mueva hacia adelante o en una dirección determinada, ya sea física o figuradamente.

A verb used to indicate the act of driving, pushing, or causing something to move forward or in a particular direction.

1. Push or drive forwardB2formal

   To cause something to move forward or in a particular direction.

   Impulsar, propulsar

   • The engine propels the boat across the lake.
   • A strong wind propelled the sailboat forward.
   • The rocket's thrust propels it into space.

   Sinónimosdriveforceimpellaunchmovepushshootshovethrust

   Antónimosblockcheckhaltimpederestrainretardstop

2. Motivate or driveB2formal

   To cause someone to take action or achieve something.

   impulsar a actuar

   • Her passion for science propelled her to become a researcher.
   • The desire for success propelled him to work harder.
   • The inspiring speech propelled the team to victory.

   Sinónimosdriveencourageinspiremotivatepromptspurstimulateurge

   Antónimosdeterdiscouragedissuadeinhibit