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• superseded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

And in the subadult part of the bracket, Bear #89 (Backpack) and Brady Bunch member 620 each moved onto the next round. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2026

But Booker, according to Mills, brought Blumenthal—Connecticut’s other senator—into the effort and ultimately moved forward with a bill, against Murphy’s wishes. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2026

The Owensboro, Kentucky native then moved away from driving and continued elevating the sport in the broadcast booth. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

In the time since the encampment organizers folded up their tents, the fight has moved from the quad to the classroom, from a protest anyone could see to a comment in a lecture or a line in a syllabus. — Jonathan Greenblatt, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Everpure — The data management and storage company moved 18% higher on positive takeaways from its financial analyst meeting and its preliminary 2028 guidance. — Michelle Fox,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Jac Caglianone moved them into scoring position and Maikel Garcia drove them home with a two-run single. — Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

The Connecticut Sun, which moved from Orlando to Connecticut to play at the Mohegan Sun Arena in 2003, are playing their final game Thursday night before the franchise relocates to Houston next season. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

Six were awaiting permanent housing and moved temporarily across the street to Eugene Field Park. — Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026