Drive to do Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
DRYV tuh DOO
dɹˈaɪv/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
dryv too DOO
Definition
A strong motivation or desire that pushes someone to take action or achieve something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used to describe an internal force, passion, or ambition: 'drive to succeed', 'drive to improve'. Often paired with verbs like 'have', 'lack', or 'show'. More formal or motivational than basic words like 'want' or 'wish'.
Spanish: impulso para - motivación paraPortuguese (BR): ímpeto para - motivação paraPortuguese (PT): ímpeto para - motivação paraChinese (Simplified): 动力去做 - 驱使去做Chinese (Traditional): 動力去做 - 驅使去做Hindi: कुछ करने की प्रेरणा - कुछ करने की ताक़तArabic: دافع لفعل - حافز لِBengali: ইচ্ছাশক্তি - উদ্দীপনা - তাগিদRussian: стремление - мотивация - внутренний порывJapanese: 意欲 - 向上心Vietnamese: động lực - khao khátKorean: 의욕 - 추진력Turkish: motivasyon - içsel arzuUrdu: حوصلہ - جذبہIndonesian: dorongan - motivasi
Example Sentences
She has a strong drive to do better at school.
basic
John's drive to do his job well impresses everyone.
basic
Not everyone has the drive to do what you did.
basic
Her drive to do more than expected got her promoted quickly.
natural
If you don't have the drive to do something, it's hard to succeed.
natural
That drive to do things differently is what makes him stand out.
natural