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DRIVEN

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 31 meanings of the word Driven.

How to pronounce driven:

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Driven - as an adjective satellite

Compelled forcibly by an outside agency

Example: "Mobs goaded by blind hatred"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goaded9

Urged or forced to action through moral pressure

Example: "Felt impelled to take a stand against the issue"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impelled13

Strongly motivated to succeed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compulsive19determined14

Driven - as a verb

To provide an impetus for motion or other physical change, to move an object by means of the provision of force thereto.

Example: "You drive nails into wood with a hammer."

To provide an impetus for a non-physical change, especially a change in one's state of mind.

Example: "My wife's constant harping about the condition of the house threatens to drive me to distraction."

To displace either physically or non-physically, through the application of force.

To cause intrinsic motivation through the application or demonstration of force: to impel or urge onward thusly, to compel to move on, to coerce, intimidate or threaten.

(especially of animals) to impel or urge onward by force; to push forward; to compel to move on.

Example: "To drive twenty thousand head of cattle from texas to the kansas railheads; to drive sheep out of a field"

To direct a vehicle powered by a horse, ox or similar animal.

To cause animals to flee out of.

Example: "The beaters drove the brambles, causing a great rush of rabbits and other creatures."

To move (something) by hitting it with great force.

Example: "You drive nails into wood with a hammer."

To cause (a mechanism) to operate.

Example: "The pistons drive the crankshaft."

To operate (a wheeled motorized vehicle).

Example: "Drive a car"

To motivate; to provide an incentive for.

Example: "What drives a person to run a marathon?"

To compel (to do something).

Example: "Their debts finally drove them to sell the business."

To cause to become.

Example: "This constant complaining is going to drive me to insanity.   you are driving me crazy!"

To hit the ball with a drive.

To travel by operating a wheeled motorized vehicle.

Example: "I drive to work every day."

To convey (a person, etc) in a wheeled motorized vehicle.

Example: "My wife drove me to the airport."

To move forcefully.

To be moved or propelled forcefully (especially of a ship).

To urge, press, or bring to a point or state.

To carry or to keep in motion; to conduct; to prosecute.

To clear, by forcing away what is contained.

To dig horizontally; to cut a horizontal gallery or tunnel.

To put together a drive (n.): to string together offensive plays and advance the ball down the field.

To distrain for rent.

To separate the lighter (feathers or down) from the heavier, by exposing them to a current of air.

To be the dominant party in a sex act.

Driven - as an adjective

Obsessed; passionately motivated to achieve goals.

(of snow) formed into snowdrifts by wind.

Example Sentences

"She is a driven individual who always strives for success."
"The team's driven attitude led them to victory."
"He has a driven personality and is always pushing himself to excel."
"The CEO is known for being a highly driven leader."
"The athlete's natural talent and driven mindset helped her win Olympic medals."
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Word Game Points

Is DRIVEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, driven is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DRIVEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DRIVEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, driven is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DRIVEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DRIVEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, driven is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DRIVEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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