Synonyms of moved

moved

verb

past tense of move

1

as in relocated

to change the place or position of

I need you to move all your books off that chair before company gets here

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relocated
• removed
• shifted
• transferred
• transported
• disturbed
• replaced
• transposed
• hauled
• displaced
• repositioned
• conveyed
• dislocated
• carried
• budged
• transmitted
• transplanted
• bore
• supplanted
• superseded
• drove
• carted
• modified
• altered
• toted
• revised
• remodeled
• lugged
• reworked
• varied
• remade
• made over
• refashioned
• redid
• revamped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• secured
• set
• anchored
• fixed
• froze
• stabilized
• moored
• rooted
• lodged
• embedded
• implanted
• entrenched
• ingrained

2

as in drove

to set or keep in motion

the hands of the wall clock are moved by battery

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drove
• activated
• propelled
• worked
• impelled
• actuated
• triggered
• stimulated
• raised
• provoked
• motivated
• set off
• stirred (up)
• whipped (up)
• tripped
• inspired
• incited
• roused
• abetted
• excited
• fermented
• aroused
• instigated
• fomented
• fired (up)
• galvanized
• inflamed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contained
• checked
• controlled
• regulated
• constrained
• restrained
• inhibited
• curbed
• bridled
• reined (in)

3

as in shifted

to change one's position

don't move while I'm trying to draw your portrait

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shifted
• twitched
• stirred
• squirmed
• fidgeted
• budged
• locomoted
• wiggled
• tossed
• fiddled
• jiggled
• writhed
• wriggled
• roused
• squiggled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• froze
• remained
• stayed
• stilled
• hung around
• stabilized
• tarried
• stuck around

4

as in influenced

to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response

we were deeply moved by the program of patriotic music

Synonyms & Similar Words

• influenced
• affected
• impressed
• impacted
• touched
• struck
• reached
• swayed
• inspired
• interested
• involved
• told (on)
• got to
• bothered
• attracted
• transported
• penetrated
• fascinated
• concerned
• disturbed
• stirred
• dazzled
• entranced
• tried
• plagued
• carried away
• engaged
• worried
• enthralled
• biased
• troubled
• enchanted
• upset
• harassed
• enraptured
• afflicted
• pierced
• colored
• ravished
• stressed
• captivated
• perturbed
• charmed
• distressed
• flustered
• agitated
• smote
• pestered
• harried
• wrung
• disquieted
• discomforted
• bewitched
• strained
• allured
• discomposed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bored
• tired
• wearied
• jaded
• palled
• underwhelmed

5

as in provoked

to rouse to strong feeling or action

the heartfelt appeal moved the people to reach into their pockets and donate generously

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provoked
• encouraged
• stimulated
• stirred
• inspired
• drove
• sparked
• aroused
• excited
• motivated
• incited
• instigated
• triggered
• induced
• fired (up)
• piqued
• impassioned
• ignited
• revved (up)
• motived
• activated
• fanned
• kindled
• angered
• built a fire under
• set off
• bothered
• galvanized
• animated
• quickened
• energized
• raised
• got
• inflamed
• enraged
• fomented
• pumped up
• whipped (up)
• vitalized
• teased
• taunted
• upset
• abetted
• keyed (up)
• fermented
• jeered
• annoyed
• aggravated
• irritated
• maddened
• exasperated
• vexed
• galled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calmed
• subdued
• soothed
• appeased
• placated
• pacified
• tranquilized
• mollified

6

as in persuaded

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests

the report moved me to change my mind about the issue

Synonyms & Similar Words

• persuaded
• convinced
• brought
• satisfied
• got
• induced
• urged
• converted
• gained
• argued
• attracted
• won (over)
• brought around
• prevailed (on or upon)
• coaxed
• talked (into)
• prompted
• sold
• lured
• enticed
• tempted
• seduced
• cajoled
• exhorted
• swayed
• entreated
• influenced
• wheedled
• discussed
• snowed
• inclined
• interested
• allured
• drew
• led on
• beguiled
• debated
• brainwashed
• blandished
• conversed
• blarneyed
• disputed
• fast-talked
• mooted
• overpersuaded
• chewed over
• reasoned (with)
• hashed (over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discouraged
• deterred
• dissuaded
• unsold

7

as in triggered

to cause to function

this one button moves the whole machine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• triggered
• activated
• sparked
• drove
• started
• generated
• powered
• fueled
• pushed
• set off
• ignited
• ran
• provoked
• actuated
• turned on
• touched off
• charged
• cranked (up)
• fired
• switched
• electrified
• launched
• released
• stimulated
• discharged
• turned over
• energized
• reactivated
• tripped
• kicked over
• accelerated
• excited
• aroused
• recharged
• stirred up
• incited
• quickened
• instigated
• stepped up
• kick-started
• catalyzed
• jump-started
• sped (up)
• vitalized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• killed
• cut
• stopped
• shut off
• checked
• cut out
• turned off
• stuck
• arrested
• halted
• cut off
• stalled
• jammed
• drew up
• deactivated
• slowed
• suppressed
• repressed
• braked
• stunted
• decelerated

8

as in departed

to leave a place often for another

the police officer told the loiterers to move along

Synonyms & Similar Words

• departed
• exited
• went
• got
• started
• fled
• evacuated
• escaped
• flew
• parted
• bailed
• quit
• withdrew
• retreated
• pulled out
• retired
• dug out
• stepped (along)
• walked out
• ran along
• got off
• pushed off
• packed (up or off)
• emigrated
• booked
• pushed on
• went off
• peeled off
• cut out
• bailed out
• cleared out
• beat it
• cleared off
• buzzed (off)
• skipped
• sallied (forth)
• scarpered
• shoved (off)
• took off
• hit the road
• buggered off
• took a hike
• vamoosed
• removed
• set out
• took a powder
• bugged out
• pulled stakes
• decamped
• abandoned
• vacated
• struck out
• bugged off
• absconded
• deserted
• lit
• piked (out or off)
• got out
• went out
• ran away
• stepped out
• forsook
• mizzled
• scrammed
• scatted
• adjourned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• came
• arrived
• remained
• stayed
• settled
• turned up
• showed up
• lodged
• closed
• approached
• reached
• dwelled
• hit
• landed
• tarried
• abided
• neared

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of moved

Punk went for a moonsault, which looked sloppy, and Rhodes moved, mostly avoiding the impact. — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The Moon moved into Aries and your private 12th House, making quiet more useful than consensus. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

The Brewers won for the fifth time in their past seven games and moved past the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in the major leagues at 69-41. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Right in the middle of cheering, reveling masses was MARTA — a connective system of veins that efficiently moved the happy throngs. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Johnson was born in southern California and grew up in Omaha after her family moved there. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

With a much smaller crowd, and no pre-event receptions, the enhanced security generally moved briskly. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 July 2026

Although that project never moved forward, Moranis signed on when Gad pitched a Spaceballs sequel to creator Mel Brooks, who will also appear in the upcoming film in his dual role of Yogurt and President Skroob. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026

Some moved away, got inspired, and decided to come back; others never left. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026