Press and Propel

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Press verb - To push steadily against with some force.

Usage example: an old doorbell that requires you to press the button hard

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Propel is a synonym for press. In some cases you can use "Propel" instead a verb "Press".

Nearby Words: pressed, pressing, pressroom

Propel verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.

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Press is a synonym for propel in throw topic. Sometimes you can use "Press" instead a verb "Propel".

Nearby Words: propelled, propelling

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