drives
Translation
to drive, to motivate, to propel, to operate
Examples
He drives to work every day.
He drives to work every day.
Ambition drives her to succeed.
Ambition drives her to succeed.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to operate a vehicle He drives a sports car.
((sb.)) ((to do sth.)) to motivate or compel sb. to do sth. Hunger drove him to steal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: operate, steer, motivate; Antonyms: stop, park
Etymology
From Old English 'drīfan', meaning 'to compel, to push from behind'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you're DRIVING a car, which involves controlling its movement.