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drives

Pronunciation: [/dɹaɪvz/]

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drives: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use drives in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “vehicle operation”

(verb) to control and operate a vehicle, like a car, by moving it forward or backward

Example

She drives to work every day.

Example

He does not know how to drive a manual transmission.

Example

Who drives the car to school?

Context: “desire or motivation”

(verb) to push oneself to achieve a goal or to be motivated to do something

Example

Her determination and ambition drive her to succeed.

Example

Lack of interest can drive people away from a project.

Example

What drives you to keep pushing yourself?

How to pronounce drives

Pronunciation: [/dɹaɪvz/]

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