propel

To drive or push something forward; to cause something to move in a particular direction or to motivate someone.

• propulsion/prəˈpʌlʃən/(n)推进力
• propeller/prəˈpɛlər/(n)螺旋桨

• propel forward
• propel into
• propel to fame
• jet-propelled
• propel growth

1. 1.A viral video propelled the unknown singer to overnight fame. (drive forward)
2. 2.The rocket is propelled by liquid hydrogen fuel burning at thousands of degrees. (physically push forward)

• drive/draɪv/— to push forward — more common
• thrust/θrʌst/— to push with force
• launch/lɔːntʃ/— to set in motion

from Latin "propellere" (to drive forward) — pro- (forward) + pellere (to drive)