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propel in German

propel in German is antreiben — propel means to push or drive something forward.

propel in German

antreiben
verb
(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?

  1. verb To push or drive something forward.
    "The engine propels the boat through the water at high speed."
  2. verb To drive someone toward a particular outcome or change.
    "Her debut album propelled her to overnight fame."

propel in a sentence

  • 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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