Synonyms for

Drove

Verb / drəʊv / Another word for drove — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Drove means to guide or direct a group of animals or people to go somewhere. It can also mean to have traveled in a vehicle.

Synonyms & similar words

motor labor drovechisel forceback get ride aim take labour tug drive repulse beatback push force repel horde attract swarm ram pushback herd move guide lead push shove compel impel force propel provoke spur stimulate motivate prompt induce persuade influence direct navigate

Synonyms by register

Formal

propelled guided operated directed

Informal

sped cruised raced hailed

Literary

journeyed traveled voyaged

Antonyms

walked strolled meandered wandered idled rested

Common collocations

  • drove a car
  • drove a hard bargain
  • drove me crazy
  • drove past
  • drove away
  • drove home
  • drove the point home

Word family

noun drive
verb drive
adjective driving

Usage note

As a past tense verb, 'drove' is often used in the context of operating a vehicle. It can also mean to compel or urge someone to do something.

Example sentences

  1. The rancher drove his cattle to the market.
  2. My dad drove us to the beach for the weekend.
  3. The shepherd drove his sheep into the pen.
  4. I drove to work this morning in my car.
  5. The coach drove his team to victory.

Quotes

  • I drove myself through hard work, determination, and self-discipline. - Jewel
  • I have always been driven to buck the system, to innovate, to take things beyond where they've been. - Sam Walton
  • I am driven by two main philosophies, know more today about the world than I knew yesterday. And lessen the suffering of others. You'd be surprised how far that gets you. - Neil deGrasse Tyson

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