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propels
[/prəˈpɛlz/]
verb
impulsiona
1.
drives forward or moves something forward with force
The rocket propels the satellite into orbit.
O foguete impulsiona o satélite para a órbita.
2.
motivates or urges someone to do something
Ambition propels her to work harder.
A ambição a impulsiona a trabalhar mais.
3.
causes something to move or advance quickly
The wind propels the sailboat across the water.
O vento impulsiona o veleiro através da água.
Synonyms
pushes
drives
thrusts
moves
motivates
urges
Antonyms
stops
halts
restrains
hinders
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
impulsiona
most common translation in Brazil
General Brazilian
propulsiona
alternative, more technical usage
Portugal
impulsiona
standard Portuguese translation
Portugal
propele
less common, more formal or technical
Related Idioms & Phrases
propels someone forward
propels into action
propels to success
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