drive
UK: draɪv | US: draɪv
v. to operate and control a vehicle
v. to propel or force something forward
n. a trip or journey in a vehicle
n. a strong motivating instinct or desire
The word "drive" originates from Old English drīfan, meaning "to propel, push, or urge forward." It shares roots with Proto-Germanic dreibaną and is related to Dutch drijven and German treiben. The core concept of forceful motion persists in modern meanings, whether operating a vehicle ("driving a car") or motivating action ("driven by ambition"). The silent "e" in Modern English reflects historical spelling conventions.
She learned to drive at the age of 16.
The farmer used a tractor to drive the cattle into the pen.
Their weekend drive through the countryside was refreshing.
His relentless drive for perfection impressed the team.
The engine’s power allows it to drive through rough terrain.