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propelling

/prəˈpɛlɪŋ/ /proʊˈpɛlɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To provide an impetus for motion or physical action, to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive forward.

Examples :

"The strong wind was propelling the sailboat across the lake. "
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Illustration propulsion

propulsion noun

/pɹəˈpʌlʃən/

The action of driving or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse.

"The rocket's powerful propulsion carried it into space. "

Illustration driving

driving verb

/ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/

To provide an impetus for motion or other physical change, to move an object by means of the provision of force thereto.

"You drive nails into wood with a hammer."

Illustration ambition

ambition noun

/æmˈbɪ.ʃən/

Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or literary fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people.

"My son, John, wants to be a firefighter very much. He has a lot of ambition."

Illustration impetus

impetus noun

/ˈɪm.pə.təs/

Something that impels; a stimulating factor.

"The outbreak of World War II in 1939 gave a new impetus to receiver development."

Illustration generated

generated verb

/ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪd/ /ˈdʒɛnəreɪtəd/

To bring into being; give rise to.

"The discussion generated an uproar."

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration situation

situation noun

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

Illustration certain

certain noun

/ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɜːtn̩/

(with "the") Something certain.

"The certain success of the project was a relief to the team. "

Illustration sailboat

sailboat noun

/ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/ /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/

A boat propelled by a sail.

"The sailboat glided across the lake, powered by the gentle breeze. "

Illustration forward

forward noun

/ˈfoːwəd/ /foːd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/

One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).

"The forward tackled the ball carrier, trying to win possession for his team. "

Illustration provide

provide verb

/pɹəˈvaɪd/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

Illustration physical

physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"