propel
to drive forward
Roots
- pel / puls: drive, push, force
- pro-: forward, forth, outward, or in favor of
Other words with the pel / puls root
- compel: to force or strongly drive
- compelling: forcefully convincing or gripping
- compulsion: an irresistible urge or force
- compulsive: driven by an irresistible urge
- expel: to drive out
- impel: to drive or urge forward
- impulse: sudden urge or push
- impulsive: acting on sudden urges
Propel pushes forward: motion gets a shove.
A strong recommendation propelled her application to the top of the pile.
Something behind the object gives it force and direction.