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driven

The word “driven” has 2 syllables: driv-en

It's pronounced as /ˈdrɪvən/

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In the thesaurus, “driven” has 222 synonyms and 62 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for driven along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for driven

Antonyms for driven

Meanings of driven

  • verb
    1. To provide an impetus for motion or other physical change, to move an object by means of the provision of force thereto.
    2. To provide an impetus for a non-physical change, especially a change in one's state of mind.
    3. To displace either physically or non-physically, through the application of force.
    4. 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.
    5. (especially of animals) To impel or urge onward by force; to push forward; to compel to move on.
    6. To direct a vehicle powered by a horse, ox or similar animal.
    7. To cause animals to flee out of.
    8. To move (something) by hitting it with great force.
    9. To cause (a mechanism) to operate.
    10. To operate (a wheeled motorized vehicle).
    11. To motivate; to provide an incentive for.
    12. To compel (to do something).
    13. To cause to become.
    14. To hit the ball with a drive.
    15. To travel by operating a wheeled motorized vehicle.
    16. To convey (a person, etc) in a wheeled motorized vehicle.
    17. To move forcefully.
    18. To be moved or propelled forcefully (especially of a ship).
    19. To urge, press, or bring to a point or state.
    20. To carry or to keep in motion; to conduct; to prosecute.
    21. To clear, by forcing away what is contained.
    22. To dig horizontally; to cut a horizontal gallery or tunnel.
    23. To put together a drive (n.): to string together offensive plays and advance the ball down the field.
    24. To distrain for rent.
    25. To separate the lighter (feathers or down) from the heavier, by exposing them to a current of air.
    26. To be the dominant party in a sex act.
  • adjective
    1. Obsessed; passionately motivated to achieve goals.
    2. (of snow) Formed into snowdrifts by wind.

Example Sentences

  • She is highly driven to achieve success in her career.
  • The company’s growth has been driven by innovation and hard work.
  • He felt driven by a strong sense of purpose.
  • The car was driven through the mountains during their trip.
  • Many scientists are driven by curiosity and a desire to discover new things.

On this page you'll find 284 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to driven, such as: abetted, accelerated, activated, actuated, allowed, ambled, argued.

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