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move


move is a   Verb

Definition:

[1] 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.

[2] 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.

[3] To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence. Minds desirous of revenge were not moved with gold. Knolles. No female arts his mind could move. Dryden.

[4] To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion; to touch pathetically; to excite, as an emotion. Shak. When he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them. Matt. ix. 36. [The use of images] in orations and poetry is to move pity or terror. Felton.

[5] 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. Let me but move one question to your daughter. Shak. They are to be blamed alike who move and who decline war upon particular respects. Hayward.

[6] To apply to, as for aid. [Obs.] Shak.


Synonyms:

actuate
affect
agitate
impel
incite
incline
induce
influence
instigate
persuade
prompt
propose
rouse
stir
trouble
offe

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