verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of propel form-of, participle, past

Synonyms

All synonyms

drivemotivateactuateactuateadvanceanimate

Example

More examples

"He was propelled by a thirst for revenge."

Related phrases

self-propelled

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