drives
word · lemma: drive
/ˈdɹaɪvz/
dryvz
/dɹˈaɪvz/
dryvz
Definition
Third-person singular form of 'drive'. It can mean to operate and control a vehicle, or to cause something to move, happen, or develop.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used with vehicles: 'She drives to work.' It is also common in abstract meanings such as 'Money drives innovation' or emotional ones like 'That noise drives me crazy.' Don't confuse the verb with the noun 'drives' in computing.
Spanish: conduce - impulsaPortuguese (BR): dirige - impulsionaPortuguese (PT): conduz - impulsionaChinese (Simplified): 驾驶 - 驱使Chinese (Traditional): 駕駛 - 驅使Hindi: चलाता है - प्रेरित करता हैArabic: يقود - يدفعBengali: চালান - পরিচালনা করেনRussian: водит - приводит (к чему-либо)Japanese: 運転する - 動かす - 駆り立てるVietnamese: lái - thúc đẩyKorean: 운전한다 - 이끈다Turkish: sürer - yönlendirirUrdu: چلاتا ہے - مجبور کرتا ہےIndonesian: mengemudi - mendorong
Example Sentences
My father drives a blue car.
basic
Honestly, nobody drives in this city without getting frustrated.
natural
Hard work drives success.
basic
She drives to school every day.
basic
He drives me crazy when he chews that loudly.
natural
What drives her to keep going even after so many setbacks?
natural