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propelled

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //pɹəˈpɛɫd// UK //pɹəpˈɛld// pro·pelled

adj. pushed or moved forward by a strong force. You use this to describe something that is being driven in a specific direction.

adj. driven or pushed forward by an external force or internal motivation. Often used as a participial adjective to describe objects in motion or individuals driven by ambition.


SIMPLE

The boat is propelled by a powerful engine.

CONTEXTUAL

The rocket was propelled into the upper atmosphere by a series of high-energy boosters.

COMPLEX

The young entrepreneur was propelled toward success by a combination of innate talent and an unwavering commitment to her original vision.

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Usage

Often follows a linking verb or precedes a noun; frequently paired with the preposition 'by'.

Pitfall

The car propelled by electricity.The car is propelled by electricity.When used to describe a state, this participial adjective requires a linking verb like 'is' or 'was'.

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