Drive or force forwards (6)

I believe the answer is:

propel

(Other definitions for propel that I've seen before include "Drive forwards" , "Push forwards" , "Drive or push forward as with oars" , "Cause to move forward with force" , "Give impetus to" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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