Synonyms for
Drive
Definition
to operate or control a vehicle, machine, or equipment; to propel or carry along by force in a specified direction.
Synonyms & similar words
cause
privateroad
thrust
labour
drivingforce
forceback
beatback
effort
get
driving
attract
motor
force
parkway
tug
aim
take
ride
movement
repulse
campaign
labor
ram
pushback
driveway
operate
control
steer
direct
navigate
guide
maneuver
pilot
ride
motor
travel
commute
transport
convey
haul
push
propel
move
lead
urge
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- drive a car
- drive someone crazy
- drive a hard bargain
- drive home a point
- drive away
- drive down costs
- drive out
- drive for success
Word family
Usage note
As a verb, 'drive' can refer to operating a vehicle or to motivating or compelling someone. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.
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Example sentences
- I will drive to the park with my family.
- I need to drive the nails into the wood with a hammer.
- The bus driver will drive us to school.
- I learned how to drive a car when I was 16.
- My dad will drive us to the airport for our trip.
Quotes
Drive thy business or it will drive thee.
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.
The best way to predict your future is to create it.