Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > P Synonyms of propel Find synonyms for: Verb 1. propel, impel, move, displace usage: cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship" 2. motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite, cause, do, make usage: give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of propel (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: antebellum Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language