Propels
Propels is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb propel. It means to drive, push, or cause something to move forward or in a particular direction. The action can be physical, such as a machine moving a vehicle, or figurative, such as ideas or initiatives that propel a project forward. In use, the subject performing the action is typically a mechanism, device, or agent.
Etymology and form: Propel derives from the Latin propellere, combining pro- meaning forward with pellere meaning
Usage and context: In scientific and technical writing, propels is used to attribute forward motion to a
Relation to related terms: Propel is the base form; propulsion refers to the broader mechanism or system
See also: Propel (verb); Propulsion; Propellant; Thrust; Momentum.