Propel (verb)

1. To drive or push forward.
2. To cause something to move or to move something forward.
3. To motivate or inspire someone to do something.

Origin:

From latin propellere, from pro- ("forward") + pellere ("to drive, to pus.h")

Examples:

1. The rocket's engines propelled it into space.
2. The wind propelled the sailboat through the water.
3. His passion for science propelled him to pursue a career in research.
4. The company's success propelled its founder to become a billionaire.
5. The new technology will propel the company to the forefront of the industry.