Propel and Start

Propel

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

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Start and propel are semantically related in move topic. In some cases you can use "Start" instead a verb "Propel", when it comes to topics like drive, throw.

Nearby Words: propelled, propelling

Start

Start verb - To move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise).

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Antonyms for Start

Propel and start are semantically related in move topic. Sometimes you can use "Propel" instead a verb "Start".

Nearby Words: started, startled, starting, starter, startup

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Common collocations

character	propel character	start character
plot	propel plot	start plot
band	propel band	start band
line	propel line	start line
Other words: way, game, story, head, car.

Both words in one sentence

In the film Kiki's Delivery Service, when Kiki's witch abilities start to fail her, she tries to propel herself into the air by kicking off a few buildings.

Source: Wall Jump

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