Verb

To cause to move in a certain direction.

* 1918 , (Edgar Rice Burroughs), Chapter V

When it had advanced from the wood, it hopped much after the fashion of a kangaroo, using its hind feet and tail to propel it, and when it stood erect, it sat upon its tail.

To make to arrive to a certain situation or result.

* 2005 , .

I can discern your nature and see that even without any arguments (logoi) from me it will propel you to what you say you are drawn towards,

Verb

(prepar)

To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble.

* Bible, Psalms cvii. 36

that they may prepare a city for habitation

* Dryden

our souls, not yet prepared for upper light

To make ready for eating or drinking; to cook.

To make oneself ready; to get ready, make preparation.

* {{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham), title=(The China Governess)

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To produce or make by combining elements; to synthesize, compound.