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Synonyms for drove


Grammar : Noun
Spell : drohv
Phonetic Transcription : droʊv

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Définition of drove

Origin :
  • Old English draf "beasts driven in a body, road along which cattle are driven," originally "act of driving," from drifan "to drive" (see drive (v.)).
  • noun large gathering
Example sentences :
  • "Looks as if there were something doing there," said Percival, as they drove off the wharf.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He drove first to the Milbrey house, on the chance that she might be at home.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • And he appeared so well in the victoria when they drove in the park.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • These he drove firmly into the soft bottom of a shallow lake.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • As he drove up the Street, he glanced across at the Page house.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • When, at last, he took the horse and buggy and drove about the country for orders, he was too late.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • Seeing the crowd, Wilson drove directly to the yard and parked his machine.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • He rented a car at a local garage, and drove himself out into the country.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • Then it drove away, for K. must take it to the garage and walk back.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • Who drove us into the arms of Athens, when we were hard pressed by the tyranny of Thebes?
  • Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell
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