propulse
/prəˈpʌls/verb
[with object] To drive or push forward or onward; to impart motion to; to propel. rare.
Origin
Mid 16th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin prōpulsāre to drive away, repulse, to ward off, repel, frequentative formation from prōpellere. Compare Middle French, French propulser.