Word Games Pro Dictionary
propel
verb
cause to move forward with force
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- P
- Ends with
- L
- Contains
- ROPE
- Scrabble score
- 10
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
pɹəˈpɛl
Listen
Audio Pronunciation
Meaning
Definitions
verb
cause to move forward with force
“Steam propels this ship”
verb
give an incentive for action
“This moved me to sacrifice my career”
In context
Example Sentences
Steam propels this ship
This moved me to sacrifice my career
Similar words