Drive ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Drive ( verb )

1. Operate and control the direction and speed of a vehicle.
2. Make or cause to move forward with force.
3. Compel or motivate someone to do something.
4. Carry out or participate in an activity or pursuit.
5. Transmit power or motion to a machine or device.

Origin:

Old english drīfan "force, impel, urge on", of germanic origin; related to dutch drijven and german treiben.

Examples:

1. He drove the car to the store.
2. The wind drove the boat towards the shore.
3. She drove the team to success.
4. He drove the point home.
5. The motor drives the gears.

(As a noun)

Drive ( noun )

1. Operate and control the direction and speed of a vehicle.
2. Make or cause to move forward with force.
3. Compel or motivate someone to do something.
4. Carry out or participate in an activity or pursuit.
5. Transmit power or motion to a machine or device.

Origin:

Old english drīfan "force, impel, urge on", of germanic origin; related to dutch drijven and german treiben.

Examples:

1. He drove the car to the store.
2. The wind drove the boat towards the shore.
3. She drove the team to success.
4. He drove the point home.
5. The motor drives the gears.