Propel and Steer

Propel

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

Steer and propel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Steer" instead a verb "Propel".

Nearby Words: propelled, propelling

Steer

Steer verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.
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Synonyms for Steer

Propel and steer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Propel" instead a verb "Steer".

Nearby Words: steered, steering, steerage, steersman

Common collocations

humanity propel humanity steer humanity
character propel character steer character
hero propel hero steer hero
body propel body steer body
Other words: plot, way, plane, vehicle, boat, car, bullet, ship, protagonist, everyone, spaceship, ships.
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