propel
gb/pɹəpˈɛl/ us/pɹəpˈɛl/
B2
Anglų
~ 9500
hajt, ösztönöz, késztet, lendít, repít
VEIKSMAŽODIS
B2
1
hajt
A2
Vartosenos šablonas:
to propel [something] [forward/through something]
Powerful engines propel the jet through the sky.
Erős hajtóművek hajtják a repülőgépet a levegőben.
The small motor propels the boat across the lake.
A kis motor hajtja a csónakot a tavon át.
A burst of compressed air propelled the ball into the net.
Solar winds propel particles away from the surface of the sun.
The roller coaster is propelled to high speed in just a few seconds.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The engine propels the car forward.
A motor előrehajtja az autót.
Strong winds propelled the boat toward the shore.
Az erős szelek a part felé hajtották a csónakot.
A small rocket propelled the satellite into space.
The machine propels the ball very far.
Water from the hose propelled the toy boat across the pool.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes use "propel" when a simple verb like "push" or "move" is more natural in everyday conversation. "Propel" is often used in more formal, scientific, or written contexts, or when the movement is caused by a special force (like an engine, rocket, or strong pressure).
Reikšmė
make something move forward
Kolokacijos
propel forward
|propel the boat
|propel the vehicle
|propel the ball
|propel the rocket
Sinonimai
drive (Often used for vehicles and machines; slightly broader and more common in everyday speech than "propel".)
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push (More general and informal; usually suggests direct physical contact rather than mechanical or internal force.)
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thrust (Emphasizes a strong, sudden force, especially in technical or physical contexts like engines and rockets.)
Antonimai
halt (Focuses on making something stop moving, which is the opposite of making it move forward.)
Temos
physics
|transport
|sports
|science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
To push or move something forward with force, often using a machine or strong power.
To cause something to move forward or onward, especially with force or by means of a driving power such as pressure, thrust, or an engine.
VEIKSMAŽODIS
C1
2
Vartosenos šablonas:
to propel [someone] to/into [action/result]
Her childhood struggles helped propel her to become a doctor.
Gyerekkori nehézségei arra ösztönözték, hogy orvos legyen.
A desire for justice propelled the protesters to march in the streets.
Az igazság iránti vágy arra ösztönözte a tüntetőket, hogy utcára vonuljanak.
His coach's faith in him propelled him to train harder than ever.
Fear of failure can propel people to work extremely long hours.
The scandal propelled voters to demand major political change.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
Her love of music propelled her to practice every day.
A zene szeretete arra ösztönözte, hogy minden nap gyakoroljon.
The need for money propelled him to look for a new job.
A pénzszükség arra késztette, hogy új állást keressen.
Anger propelled the workers to go on strike.
His dream of travel propelled him to save his money.
Fear of losing the game propelled the team to play harder.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with the physical meaning and use it with objects instead of people (e.g., *"the idea propelled"* without saying what it propelled). In this sense, "propel" usually takes a person (or group) as the direct object and an action or result after "to" or "into" ("propelled her to act", "propelled them into politics").
Reikšmė
strongly drive someone to act
Kolokacijos
propel someone to action
|propel someone to success
|propel her/him/them forward
|propelled by fear
|propelled by ambition
Sinonimai
motivate (General word for giving someone a reason to act; less intense and more common in everyday speech than "propel".)
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drive (Very close in meaning; often used for strong inner forces or desires that push someone to act.)
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spur (Suggests encouraging or pushing someone to act, sometimes suddenly or from the outside.)
Antonimai
discourage (Means to make someone less likely or less willing to act, which is the opposite of pushing them to act.)
Temos
emotions
|work
|society
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
To give someone a strong reason or feeling that makes them act or reach a goal.
To strongly drive or motivate a person to take action or to achieve something, often by giving them energy, reason, or pressure to move forward.
VEIKSMAŽODIS
C1
3
Vartosenos šablonas:
to propel [something abstract] to/into [a state/position]
The new marketing campaign helped propel the company to record sales.
Az új marketingkampány rekordeladásokhoz lendítette a vállalatot.
Recent breakthroughs in AI could propel the industry into a new era.
Az MI terén elért közelmúltbeli áttörések új korszakba lendíthetik az iparágat.
Strong community support has propelled the project forward faster than expected.
The victory propelled the team into first place in the league.
Her research findings propelled the discussion on climate policy to the top of the political agenda.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The new app helped propel the small company to success.
Az új alkalmazás sikerre lendítette a kisvállalatot.
Good reviews on social media propelled the movie to the top of the box office.
A közösségi médiában kapott jó értékelések a mozipénztári lista élére lendítették a filmet.
Strong online sales propelled the brand into new markets.
The coach's plan propelled the team into the finals.
New technology can propel a country to a stronger economy.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes use "propel" with everyday small changes (e.g., *"propel my English a little"*), which sounds too strong. This sense usually describes big or important changes in success, growth, or status (companies, teams, industries, projects).
Reikšmė
push progress or success forward
Kolokacijos
propel growth
|propel change
|propel the company to success
|propel the team into first place
|propel innovation
Sinonimai
boost (Focuses on increasing or improving something, often less about direction and more about level.)
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advance (Highlights moving something forward in development or progress, often in formal contexts.)
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drive (Common in business and tech; suggests providing main energy or force behind progress.)
Antonimai
hold back (Means to slow or prevent progress, the opposite of pushing it forward.)
Temos
business
|technology
|society
|work
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
To make a project, company, or idea grow faster or reach a higher level of success.
To cause a process, organization, or situation to advance quickly or to reach a new level, especially of growth, success, or development.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
propel
IPA
GB/pɹəpˈɛl/
US/pɹəpˈɛl/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
pro - pel (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pel)
Žodžio formos
Verb
- Base: propel
- 3rd Person Singular: propels
- Present Participle: propelling
- Past: propelled
Žodžių šeima
Forms
propels
verb
propelling
verb
propelled
verb
Core family
propulsion
noun
propeller
noun
Related words
propellant
noun
Advanced or less common
propulsive
adjective
Gramatikos akcentai
- Irregular present participle: propelling Verb
- Irregular past: propelled Verb
Posakiai
propel someone into
1/pɹəpˈɛl sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɪntu/
fixed phrase
suddenly push someone into a role
To suddenly cause someone to be in a new situation, job, or level of attention, often faster than they expected.
Pavyzdžiai
- The viral video propelled her into the spotlight overnight.
- His first novel's success propelled him into the world of celebrity authors.