dictionary.pt

to propel

verb/impulsjɔˈnaɾ/medium

im·pul·si·o·nar

Definition

To give impetus to; to promote, stimulate, accelerate the development or progress of something.
The new investment will propel the company's growth.
Technology has propelled profound changes in society.
Common collocations
propel developmentpropel the economypropel change

Etymology

Do latim 'impulsionare', derivado de 'impulsus' (impulso).

Related words