DRIVE


Meaning of DRIVE in English

n. Function: verb

1

Synonyms: MOVE 5, actuate, impel, mobilize, propel

Related Words: 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) FF1C; cowboys driving the great herds north FF1E;

Synonyms: ||drove, herd, run

Related Words: 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) FF1C; drive a car FF1E;

Synonyms: auto, charioteer, motor, pilot, tool, wheel

Related Words: 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

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