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Synonyms & Similar Words
driving
pushing
forcing
thrusting
impelling
motivating
inspiring
stimulating
energizing
activating
accelerating
enhancing
boosting
strengthening
intensifying
increasing
augmenting
amplifying
magnifying
multiplying
expanding
extending
projecting
launching
throwing
hurling
propulsing
actuating
motivating
goading
prodding
spurring
urging
compelling
coercing
pressing
constraining
Meaning of Propelling
The primary meaning of the word "Propelling" is to drive or push something forward, often with force or energy.
Definitions
- The act of driving or pushing something forward, often with force or energy
- The act of motivating or inspiring someone to take action
- The act of using a force or energy to move something forward
Etymology of Propelling
The word "Propelling" originates from the Latin words "pro" meaning "forward" and "pellere" meaning "to drive"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of driving or pushing something forward
Historically, the word was used to describe the act of propelling a ship or a vehicle forward, but its meaning has expanded to include the act of motivating or inspiring someone to take action
Example Uses
- The company's new marketing strategy is propelling sales forward
- The team's enthusiasm is propelling them to victory
- The rocket's engines are propelling it into space
- The new policy is propelling the company towards a more sustainable future
- The coach's words are propelling the team to work harder
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
stopping
halting
slowing
hindering
obstructing
blocking
restraining
constraining
limiting
reducing
decreasing
dampening
weakening
diminishing
minimizing
retarding
delaying
postponing
canceling
suspending
ceasing