pro·pel 
/prəˈpɛl/ verb
pro·pels; pro·pelled; pro·pel·ling /prəˈpɛl/ verb [+ obj] : to push or drive (someone or something) forward or in a particular direction
▪ He grabbed him and propelled him through the door. ▪ The train is propelled by steam. — often used figuratively ▪ She was propelled [=motivated] by greed when she stole the money. ▪ The album propelled the band to fame. — see also jet-propelled
▪ He grabbed him and propelled him through the door. ▪ The train is propelled by steam. — often used figuratively ▪ She was propelled [=motivated] by greed when she stole the money. ▪ The album propelled the band to fame. — see also jet-propelled
