verb / noun

drive

DRYVE/draɪv/

To propel something forward through applied force.

The woman drives the car forward with her hands on the steering wheel.

An adult woman drives a modern car, viewed from the passenger side through a simplified cutaway cabin: both hands naturally on steering wheel, eyes ahead, seatbelt visible, feet oriented toward pedals.

Etymology

driveOld Englishto compel or urge to move

Drifan meant urging something into motion and was already used of vehicles. With automobiles, the older idea of pushing from behind shifted toward operating and controlling the vehicle.

In context

car PROblems2:47

you need to drive your car a lot if you want to avoid rust keep your car out of the rain when you're not using it

Squeaking Noise While Driving But Brakes Not Applied (Causes & Fix)

More examples

We drive to work together every morning.
His drive to succeed keeps him practicing.
Our school holds a food drive each fall.

Forms

drive · drives · drove · driven · driving

driver noun — A person who operates a vehicle.

Similar words

propel: Emphasizes forward motion produced by a physical force.
push: Usually suggests direct pressure against something to move it.
impel: More formal; often describes pressure that makes someone act.