Elan — meaning in English

English meaning

• drive verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
• elan noun An 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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