propel in German
propel in German is antreiben — propel means to push or drive something forward.
propel in German
antreiben
(transitive) To provide an impetus for motion or physical action; to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive or push forward.
What does "propel" mean?
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verb To push or drive something forward.
"When it had advanced from the wood, it hopped much after the fashion of a kangaroo, using its hind feet and tail to propel it, and when it stood erect, it sat upon its tail."
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verb To drive someone toward a particular outcome or change.
"Her debut album propelled her to overnight fame."
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propel in a sentence
- When it had advanced from the wood, it hopped much after the fashion of a kangaroo, using its hind feet and tail to propel it, and when it stood erect, it sat upon its tail.
- The engine propels the boat through the water at high speed.
- Her debut album propelled her to overnight fame.
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What is "propel" in German?
"propel" in German is antreiben. propel means: To push or drive something forward.
How do you use "propel" in a sentence?
Example: "The engine propels the boat through the water at high speed." In German, "propel" is antreiben.
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