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move

4 entries found.

Main Entry:
1move 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈmüv\
Function:
verb
Inflected Form(s):
moved; mov·ing
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French mover, moveir, from Latin movēre; probably akin to Sanskrit mīvati he moves, pushes
Date:
13th century
intransitive verb1 a (1): to go or pass to another place or in a certain direction with a continuous motion <moved into the shade> (2): to proceed toward a certain state or condition <moving up the executive ladder> (3): to become transferred during play <checkers move along diagonally adjacent squares> (4): to keep pace <moving with the times> b: to start away from some point or place : depart c: to change one's residence or location2: to carry on one's life or activities in a specified environment <moves in the best circles>3: to change position or posture : stir <ordered him not to move>4: to take action : act5 a: to begin operating or functioning or working in a usual way b: to show marked activity <after a lull things really began to move> c: to move a piece (as in chess or checkers) during one's turn6: to make a formal request, application, or appeal7: to change hands by being sold or rented <goods that moved slowly>8of the bowels : evacuatetransitive verb1 a (1): to change the place or position of (2): to dislodge or displace from a fixed position : budge b: to transfer (as a piece in chess) from one position to another2 a (1): to cause to go or pass from one place to another with a continuous motion <move the flag slowly up and down> (2): to cause to advance b: to cause to operate or function : actuate <this button moves the whole machine> c: to put into activity or rouse up from inactivity3: to cause to change position or posture4: to prompt or rouse to the doing of something : persuade <the report moved us to take action>5 a: to stir the emotions, feelings, or passions of <deeply moved by such kindness> b: to affect in such a way as to lead to an indicated show of emotion <the story moved her to tears>6 aobsolete : beg b: to make a formal application to7: to propose formally in a deliberative assembly <moved the adjournment motion>8: to cause (the bowels) to void9: to cause to change hands through sale or rent
move house
British : to change one's residence
synonyms move, actuate, drive, impel mean to set or keep in motion. move is very general and implies no more than the fact of changing position <moved the furniture>. actuate stresses transmission of power so as to work or set in motion <turbines actuated by waterpower>. drive implies imparting forward and continuous motion and often stresses the effect rather than the impetus <a ship driven aground by hurricane winds>. impel is usually figurative and suggests a great motivating impetus <a candidate impelled by ambition>.
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