English word drive comes from Proto-Indo-European *dʰers-, and later Proto-Germanic *drībaną (To drive, push, compel to go.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *dʰers- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *dʰreybʰ- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | to drive, push |
| *drībaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | To drive, push, compel to go. |
| drifan | Old English (ang) | (intransitive) to drive; rush with violence. (transitive) to drive; force, pursue; drive (back); push. |
| drīfan | Old English (ang) | |
| driven | Middle English (enm) | |
| drive | English (en) | (American football) To put together a drive (n.): to string together offensive plays and advance the ball down the field.. (intransitive) To be moved or propelled forcefully (especially of a ship).. (intransitive) To move forcefully.. (intransitive) To travel by operating a wheeled motorized vehicle.. (intransitive, cricket, tennis, baseball) To hit the ball with a drive.. (mining) To dig [...] |