This is the 15013th most frequent Russian word.
подтолкнула
"Подтолкнула" - "pushed" or "nudged."
The word "подтолкнула" here is used metaphorically to mean "motivated" or "encouraged" in a figurative sense.
Она подтолкнула меня к принятию важного решения.
She nudged me towards making an important decision.
The word "подтолкнула" in this instance is used in its literal meaning "to nudge" or "to push," describing a physical action.
Мальчик нечаянно подтолкнула девочку, когда споткнулся.
The boy accidentally nudged the girl when he stumbled.
In this usage, "подтолкнула" figuratively suggests "elicited" or "inspired," describing how one event led to thoughts of another interest.