I. verb
1.
Synonyms: move 5, actuate, impel, mobilize, propel
Related Word: coerce, compel, force; incite, instigate
Contrasted words: check, curb, inhibit, restrain; guide, lead, pilot, steer
2.
Synonyms: push 1, propel, shove, thrust
3.
to urge along (as cattle)
cowboys driving the great herds north
Synonyms: ||drove, herd, run
Related Word: shepherd; wrangle; egg, exhort, goad, prick, prod, punch, sic, spur, urge
4.
Synonyms: thrust 2, dig, plunge, ram, run, sink, stab, stick
5.
to operate and steer (a motor vehicle)
drive a car
Synonyms: auto, charioteer, motor, pilot, tool, wheel
Related Word: operate, run, work; guide, steer; roll; chauffeur
6.
Synonyms: impress 3, grave, hammer, pound, stamp
7.
Synonyms: plunge 2, burst, dive, lunge, pitch, ||splunge
8.
Synonyms: labor 1, moil, strain, strive, toil, tug, work
II. noun
1.
a short trip in a vehicle
took a drive around town
Synonyms: ride, spin, turn; compare trip 1
Related Word: whirl; joyride; excursion, outing
2.
Synonyms: driveway , ||avenue
3.
Synonyms: enterprise 4, ambition, get-up-and-go, initiative, push
4.
Synonyms: vigor 2, bang, getup, get-up-and-go, go, pep, punch, push, snap, vitality
Related Word: impetus, momentum, speed, velocity