move Synonyms
move Meaning
move (n)
the act of deciding to do something
the act of changing your residence or place of business
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
the act of changing location from one place to another
(game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game
move (v)
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
change residence, affiliation, or place of employment
follow a procedure or take a course
be in a state of action
go or proceed from one point to another
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
give an incentive for action
arouse sympathy or compassion in
dispose of by selling
progress by being changed
live one's life in a specified environment
have a turn; make one's move in a game
propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting
move (v. t.)
To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as, the wind moves a vessel; the horse moves a carriage.
To transfer (a piece or man) from one space or position to another, according to the rules of the game; as, to move a king.
To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence.
To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion; to touch pathetically; to excite, as an emotion.
To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit, as a resolution to be adopted; as, to move to adjourn.
To apply to, as for aid.
move (v. i.)
To change place or posture; to stir; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another; as, a ship moves rapidly.
To act; to take action; to stir; to begin to act; as, to move in a matter.
To change residence; to remove, as from one house, town, or state, to another.
To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game.
move (n.)
The act of moving; a movement.
The act of moving one of the pieces, from one position to another, in the progress of the game.
An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.
move Sentence Examples
- The dancer's fluid movements captivated the audience.
- The company decided to move its headquarters to a larger city.
- The car made a sudden move to avoid hitting a pedestrian.
- The chess player made a strategic move to gain an advantage.
- The government relocated the refugees to a safer location.
- The wind caused the leaves to move gently in the trees.
- The injured animal moved slowly and painfully.
- The student moved to a new apartment closer to campus.
- The committee voted to move the proposal to the next stage.
- The actor used body language to convey the character's emotions and movements.
FAQs About the word move
the act of deciding to do something, the act of changing your residence or place of business, a change of position that does not entail a change of location, th
shift, remove,relocate, transfer, displace, replace, haul, convey, budge, transport
anchor, secure, stabilize, secure, freeze, fix, fix,set, stabilize, anchor
The dancer's fluid movements captivated the audience.
The company decided to move its headquarters to a larger city.
The car made a sudden move to avoid hitting a pedestrian.
The chess player made a strategic move to gain an advantage.
