DRIVEN Synonyms

• characterized by intense emotion

• characterized by strong enthusiasm

• glowing or shining like fire

• devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

• solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose

• having been learned or found or determined especially by investigation

• characterized by great determination

• devoting full strength and concentrated attention to

• determined or decided upon as by an authority

• strongly motivated to succeed

• marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects

• having or showing great excitement and interest

• being in focus or brought into focus

• (of light rays) converging on a point

• of an optical system (e.g. eye or opera glasses) adjusted to produce a clear image

• characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)

• forceful and definite in expression or action

• feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

• (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous

• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

• the intended meaning of a communication

• giving or marked by complete attention to

• provided with a motive or given incentive for action

• having or expressing strong emotions

• quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

• marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative

• not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

• never-ceasing

• firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

• characterized by quickness and firmness

• marked by active interest and enthusiasm

• a powerful effect or influence

• (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity

• physical energy or intensity

• group of people willing to obey orders

• a unit that is part of some military service

• an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

• one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority

• a group of people having the power of effective action

• (of a law) having legal validity

• a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

• urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate

• move with force

• impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably

• squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

• force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically

• do forcibly; exert force

• take by force

• the act of applying force in order to move something away

• the force used in pushing

• enterprising or ambitious drive

• an electrical switch operated by pressing

• an effort to advance

• move with force

• press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action

• make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• press against forcefully without moving

• approach a certain age or speed

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

• sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)

• move strenuously and with effort

• make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

• a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

• a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement

• sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

• be carried or travel on or in a vehicle

• continue undisturbed and without interference

• move like a floating object

• harass with persistent criticism or carping

• be sustained or supported or borne

• have certain properties when driven

• be contingent on

• lie moored or anchored

• sit on and control a vehicle

• climb up on the body

• ride over, along, or through

• keep partially engaged by slightly depressing a pedal with the foot

• copulate with