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PROPELS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Propels.

Propels - as a verb

Cause to move forward with force

Example: "Steam propels this ship"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impel9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give an incentive for action

Example: "This moved me to sacrifice my career"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
actuate9incite8motivate13move9prompt12

Example Sentences

"He propels himself forward by pushing off with his legs."
"The engine propels the car at high speeds."
"The wind propels the sailboat across the lake."
"She propels the basketball towards the hoop."
"The strong current propels the raft downstream."
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Word Game Points

Is PROPELS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, propels is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROPELS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PROPELS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, propels is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROPELS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PROPELS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, propels is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROPELS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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