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A large number of people, animals or things
“Near the gates to Bono's home sat a drove of fans, who, when the taxi waited for the gates to open, ran up to the window.”
A great number or amount of something
A road or track along which livestock are (or historically were) regularly driven
To have been persuaded based on available information
“My past failures would actually drive me to work harder.”
To have caused someone to do something, usually against their inclinations
“Lobby groups would drive us to change our political position.”
To direct or steer a group of animals or people
To have physically guided a person or animal
To have used as a route or means of transport
Past tense for to operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle
“Faced with the prospect of incarceration, Thelma and Louise would drive their car off a cliff into the Grand Canyon.”
Past tense for to urge or push inward through force
“A hammer strong enough to drive a nail into a wall must also be capable of crushing your thumb.”
Past tense for to transport or be transported in a vehicle
“There was a chauffeur available to drive us around during our business trip.”
Past tense for to travel by automobile, usually a car
“We decided to drive along the coast to our destination.”
Past tense for to impel or force someone towards work or exertion
“Our basketball coach used to drive us really hard during training.”
Past tense for to move past at a great speed, usually in a vehicle
“An erratic car would suddenly drive past us at almost twice the speed limit.”
Past tense for to exert force or pressure on
Past tense for to navigate or pilot a vehicle or vessel
Past tense for to hasten the progress of or make easier
Past tense for to puncture or pierce with a sharp, pointed object
Past tense for to implant or ingrain, literally or into one's consciousness
Past tense for to move somewhere in a slow and steady way
Past tense for to insert or introduce between or among others
Past tense for to handle or operate something
Past tense for to (excessively) exert for a particular task, purpose or goal
Past tense for to drive out from hiding or cover
(of an automobile) Past tense for to have in one's possession for use
Past tense for to develop gradually
Past tense for to place, fit, or push (something) into something else
Past tense for to direct one's attention or focus on a particular object or activity
Past tense for to pack into a small space, typically with force
Past tense for to go on a voyage or journey
Past tense for to insert beneath a surface
Past tense for to campaign or advocate on an issue or for change, typically politically
Past tense for to strike or propel, usually forcibly, with the foot
Past tense for to drive away, or cause to go in a specified direction
Past tense for to throw or launch something in a given direction
Past tense for to assemble or congregate in one place or as a group
Past tense for to move, demolish, or flatten with a bulldozer
Past tense for to travel some distance between one's home and place of work on a regular basis
Past tense for to draw out or empty a space or container
Past tense for to campaign to arouse public concern and action about an issue
Past tense for to hunt or pursue stealthily
Past tense for to drive a motor vehicle in order to evaluate it, especially before potential purchase
Past tense for to affix or impress a pattern or mark on a surface, object, document, or figuratively in one's mind
Past tense for to move around or sideways unsteadily
Past tense for to move through the water in a boat using a paddle or paddles
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