propel (프로-펠 (강세: 펠)) — To drive or push something forward with force; to cause to move in a particular direction.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To drive or push something forward with force; to cause to move in a particular direction.
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈpɛl/
Korean meaning: 추진하다, 밀어내다
Korean pronunciation: 프로-펠 (강세: 펠)
Example Sentences
- My morning coffee addiction propels me out of bed faster than any alarm clock.
- The strong wind propelled the sailboat across the lake.
- His fear of being late propelled him to run three miles in record time.
propel
VERB//prəˈpɛl//
To drive or push something forward with force; to cause to move in a particular direction.
To drive or push something forward with force; to cause to move in a particular direction.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'propellere,' meaning 'to drive forward or push ahead.' The word literally described the action of pushing something forward with force, like ancient Roman soldiers driving their enemies forward in battle.
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📝Examples
“My morning coffee addiction propels me out of bed faster than any alarm clock.”
“The strong wind propelled the sailboat across the lake.”
“His fear of being late propelled him to run three miles in record time.”
“The gossip about free pizza propelled the entire office toward the break room.”
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