propelling

(verb) cause to move forward with force. Synonyms: propel, impel. Example: "Steam propels this ship."

(verb) give an incentive for action. Synonyms: motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite. Example: "This moved me to sacrifice my career."

(adj) tending to or capable of propelling. Synonyms: propellant, propellent, propulsive. Examples: "Propellant fuel for submarines." "The faster a jet plane goes the greater its propulsive efficiency." "Universities...the seats of propulsive thought."