Move Synonyms & Definitions

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• MoveDefinition & Meaning in English

  1. (n.) The act of moving one of the pieces, from one position to another, in the progress of the game.
  2. (v. i.) To act; to take action; to stir; to begin to act; as, to move in a matter.
  3. (v. i.) To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game.
  4. (v. t.) To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion; to touch pathetically; to excite, as an emotion.
  5. (v. t.) 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.
  6. (v. t.) 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.
  7. (v. i.) To change residence; to remove, as from one house, town, or state, to another.
  8. (n.) An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.
  9. (v. t.) To apply to, as for aid.
  10. (v. t.) To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence.
  11. (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.
  12. (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.
  13. (n.) The act of moving; a movement.

• MovelessDefinition & Meaning in English

  1. (a.) Motionless; fixed.

• MoverDefinition & Meaning in English

  1. (n.) A person or thing that imparts motion, or causes change of place; a motor.
  2. (n.) One who, or that which, excites, instigates, or causes movement, change, etc.; as, movers of sedition.
  3. (n.) A person or thing that moves, stirs, or changes place.
  4. (n.) A proposer; one who offers a proposition, or recommends anything for consideration or adoption; as, the mover of a resolution in a legislative body.

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