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Elan — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • drive verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
  • elan noun Uncommon spelling of élan.
  • panache noun A stylish, confident, and flamboyant way of doing something.
  • pep noun Energy, enthusiasm, and liveliness.

Senses

Elan is used for these senses in English:

  • brio Vigour or vivacity.
  • drive A mechanism used to power or give motion to a vehicle or other machine or machine part.
  • panache (uncountable, figurative) Flamboyance, energetic style or action.
  • pep (informal) Energy, high spirits.
  • élan Spirit; zeal; ardor.

drive — full definition

  1. verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
  2. verb To motivate, push, or compel someone or something toward an outcome.
  3. noun A journey made in a vehicle.
  4. noun Strong motivation or determination to achieve something.
  5. noun A device used to store and retrieve computer data.

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