move

1 of 2

verb

ˈmüv

moved; moving

intransitive verb

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

: to start away from some point or place : depart

It was getting late and I thought it was time to be moving.

: to change one's residence or location

decided to move to the city

: to carry on one's life or activities in a specified environment

moves in the best circles

: to change position or posture : stir

ordered him not to move

: to take action : act

The time has come to make up your mind and move.

: to begin operating or functioning or working in a usual way

pushed a button and the machine began moving

: to show marked activity

after a lull things really began to move

: to move a piece (as in chess or checkers) during one's turn

: to make a formal request, application, or appeal

moved that the meeting adjourn

: to change hands by being sold or rented

goods that moved slowly

of the bowels : evacuate

transitive verb

a(1)

: to change the place or position of

moved the chair to a different part of the room

(2)

: to dislodge or displace from a fixed position : budge

The knife had sunk deeply into the wood and couldn't be moved.

: to transfer (something, such as a piece in chess) from one position to another

moved the bishop to take the knight

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

moved the troops closer to the enemy

: to cause to operate or function : actuate

this button moves the whole machine

: to put into activity or rouse up from inactivity

news that moved them from their torpor

: to cause to change position or posture

moved his lips but not a sound was heard

: to prompt or rouse to the doing of something : persuade

the report moved us to take action

: to stir the emotions, feelings, or passions of

deeply moved by such kindness

: to affect in such a way as to lead to an indicated show of emotion

the story moved her to tears

obsolete : beg

: to make a formal application to

: to propose formally in a deliberative assembly

moved the adjournment motion

: to cause (the bowels) to void

: to cause to change hands through sale or rent

The salesman moved three cars today.

move

2 of 2

noun

: the act of moving a piece (as in chess)

: the turn of a player to move

: a step taken especially to gain an objective : maneuver

a move to end the dispute

retiring early was a smart move

: the action of moving from a motionless position

: one of a pattern of dance steps

: a change of residence or location

: an agile or deceptive action especially in sports

Example Sentences

Verb He moved the chair closer to the table. It may be necessary to move the patient to intensive care. The breeze moved the branches of the trees. The branches moved gently in the breeze. She was unable to move her legs. She was so frightened that she could hardly move. I moved over so that she could sit next to me. We moved into the shade. The police were moving through the crowd telling people to move toward the exit. We could hear someone moving around upstairs. Noun He made a sudden move that scared away the squirrel. an athlete who has some good moves The policeman warned him not to make any false moves. He was afraid to make a move. No one is sure what his next move will be. He's preparing for his move to California. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Richard McGowan, a gambling expert at Boston College, would place his bets on the TD Garden area over Fenway, because more crowds move through that area, in large part because of the arena’s location above North Station. —

Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Feb. 2023 Lawmakers are expected during this year’s legislative session to consider moving away from the unanimous jury requirement, a move backed by DeSantis. —

Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2023 Big job cuts can make headlines and move stock prices. —

Theo Francis, WSJ, 21 Feb. 2023 The Federal Reserve kept moving assets from its balance sheet every month and repeatedly hiked interest rates by 75 basis points, although historically, the typical move has been only 25 basis points at a time. —

Jacob Wolinsky, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023 After a husband and wife move from Boston to a small town in New Mexico, they're quickly targeted for a home invasion. —

Madison Douglas, Seventeen, 17 Feb. 2023 But soon, the Fascists begin exterminating those in Kraków's ghetto — many of whom work for Schindler — and move the survivors to Płasów labor camp (overseen by the psychotic Amon Göth, played with an aristocratic sneer by Ralph Fiennes). —

Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023 This reduced their ability to move from bright to dark experimental chambers. —

Byscience News Staff, science.org, 16 Feb. 2023 After all, astronauts don’t work very hard to move from place to place in space. —

Elizabeth Howell, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023

Noun

The move comes during intensifying criticism of the museum from hawkish proponents of the war in Ukraine and after authorities canceled the Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art at the museum in November. —

Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2023 The latest move comes as demand for oil storage tanks has soared in the city-state, in a sign that a flood of Russian fuel is being blended and re-exported globally. —

Philip Heijmans, Bloomberg.com, 10 Feb. 2023 The move comes just weeks after Klement's Sausage Co. and Milwaukee World Festival mutually agreed to end their sponsorship agreement. —

Bill Glauber, Journal Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2023 The move comes roughly two years after the city council unanimously voted in 2021 to fly the gay pride flag in front of city hall during gay pride month. —

Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News, 9 Feb. 2023 The move to revamp the company and slash costs comes as Disney is under pressure to turn its business around. —

Alex Veiga, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023 The move comes amid mounting concern over the threat posed by the ongoing spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza over the past few years, which has devastated flocks of wild and commercial birds around the continent. —

Alexander Tin, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2023 The move comes a little over a week after the home goods chain announced the closure of 87 stores, including all of its Harmon beauty stores and several buybuy Baby locations in thirty states. —

Orlando Mayorquin, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2023 The move comes just six months after Lopez tied the knot with Ben Affleck, and just weeks after news broke about the Affleck’s multimillion-dollar deal with Dunkin’ Donuts, ET reported. —

Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 8 Feb. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

move

1 of 2 verb

ˈmüv

moved; moving

: to change the place or position of : shift

move the chair closer

: to go from one place to another

move into the shade

: to set in motion

moved their feet

: to cause a person to act or decide : persuade

the report moved me to change my mind

: to take action : act

: to affect the feelings of

the sad story moved me to tears

: to suggest according to the rules of a meeting

move to adjourn

: to change hands or cause to change hands through sale or rental

the store's stock must be moved

: to change residence

moved to Iowa

: to change place or position : stir

: to cause to function : operate

this button moves the whole machine

: to proceed in a certain direction

we're moving up in the world

: to carry on one's life in a particular environment

moves in the best circles

: to go away : depart

told them to move on

: to transfer a piece in a game (as chess) from one place to another

: to empty or cause to empty

move the bowels

move

2 of 2 noun

: the act of moving a piece in a game

: the turn of a player to move

: a step taken to achieve a goal : maneuver

: the action of moving : movement

: a change of residence or location

moves 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of move

as in relocates

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

Relevance

relocates
shifts
transfers
removes
transports
disturbs
transposes
displaces
conveys
replaces
repositions
hauls
carries
dislocates
drives
budges
transmits
modifies
alters
transplants
supersedes
carts
revises
supplants
lugs
varies
reworks
totes
bears
remakes
redoes
remodels
revamps
refashions
makes over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

sets
stabilizes
freezes
secures
fixes
anchors
roots
embeds
imbeds
entrenches
lodges
moors
implants
engrains
intrenches
ingrains

as in drives

to set or keep in motion the hands of the wall clock are moved by battery

Synonyms & Similar Words

drives
activates
propels
works
actuates
impels
stimulates
triggers
provokes
raises
motivates
sets off
incites
galvanizes
trips
inspires
foments
instigates
rouses
ferments
stirs (up)
abets
excites
arouses
inflames
enflames
whips (up)
fires (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

controls
checks
contains
restrains
regulates
constrains
curbs
inhibits
reins (in)
bridles

as in shifts

to change one's position don't move while I'm trying to draw your portrait

Synonyms & Similar Words

shifts
stirs
squirms
twitches
wiggles
locomotes
jiggles
fidgets
budges
wriggles
tosses
writhes
fiddles
rouses
squiggles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

freezes
stays
remains
stills
stabilizes
hangs around
sticks around
tarries

as in influences

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

influences
affects
impacts
touches
impresses
strikes
reaches
sways
inspires
interests
involves
gets to
bothers
penetrates
stirs
attracts
dazzles
engages
tries
transports
disturbs
entrances
concerns
fascinates
carries away
troubles
upsets
tells (on)
worries
plagues
enraptures
biases
enthralls
ravishes
colors
stresses
harasses
pierces
perturbs
enchants
harries
flusters
enthrals
disquiets
biasses
agitates
captivates
afflicts
smites
pesters
discomposes
charms
distresses
discomforts
bewitches
wrings
allures
strains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

bores
wearies
palls
tires
underwhelms
jades

as in provokes

to rouse to strong feeling or action the heartfelt appeal moved the people to reach into their pockets and donate generously

Synonyms & Similar Words

provokes
encourages
stimulates
stirs
inspires
drives
sparks
motivates
incites
instigates
arouses
excites
induces
triggers
motives
activates
impassions
piques
animates
ignites
galvanizes
sets off
energizes
builds a fire under
gets
fires (up)
quickens
angers
revs (up)
fans
vitalizes
raises
pumps up
bothers
inflames
teases
taunts
enrages
upsets
foments
ferments
enflames
kindles
annoys
abets
aggravates
maddens
irritates
jeers
exasperates
whips (up)
vexes
keys (up)
galls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

subdues
calms
soothes
tranquillizes
mollifies
tranquilizes
placates
appeases
pacifies

as in persuades

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

persuades
convinces
brings
gets
gains
induces
converts
urges
argues
satisfies
attracts
coaxes
brings around
prompts
lures
wins (over)
sells
sways
seduces
influences
cajoles
entices
draws
talks (into)
prevails (on or upon)
exhorts
entreats
tempts
wheedles
leads on
snows
discusses
inclines
blandishes
fast-talks
interests
disputes
blarneys
brainwashes
debates
converses
allures
beguiles
overpersuades
chews over
moots
hashes (over)
reasons (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

discourages
dissuades
deters
unsells

as in activates

to cause to function this one button moves the whole machine

Synonyms & Similar Words

activates
triggers
sparks
drives
powers
starts
generates
fuels
pushes
sets off
runs
provokes
actuates
ignites
turns on
touches off
fires
charges
switches
electrifies
launches
releases
energizes
stimulates
turns over
accelerates
trips
kicks over
cranks (up)
discharges
reactivates
stirs up
recharges
incites
instigates
vitalizes
quickens
excites
arouses
kick-starts
steps up
jump-starts
catalyzes
speeds (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

cuts
stops
kills
turns off
checks
sticks
halts
deactivates
stalls
arrests
brakes
jams
slows
shuts off
cuts out
decelerates
suppresses
stunts
cuts off
draws up
represses

as in exits

to leave a place often for another the police officer told the loiterers to move along

Synonyms & Similar Words

exits
departs
goes
gets
starts
escapes
flees
evacuates
parts
flies
withdraws
quits
walks out
bails
runs along
pulls out
skips
retires
cuts out
bails out
gets off
beats it
retreats
pushes off
digs out
peels off
goes off
bugs out
pushes on
takes off
bugs off
books
emigrates
clears off
clears out
takes a hike
scarpers
takes a walk
sets out
buggers off
takes a powder
pulls up stakes
pulls stakes
shoves (off)
hits the road
abandons
packs (up or off)
vamooses
removes
strikes out
runs away
vacates
buzzes (off)
absconds
steps (along)
gets out
sallies (forth)
decamps
steps out
goes out
scrams
pikes (out or off)
scats
forsakes
deserts
mizzles
lights out
adjourns

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

comes
arrives
stays
remains
turns up
settles
dwells
approaches
reaches
closes
abides
hits
lands
nears
lodges
shows up
tarries

moves

2 of 2

noun

plural of move

as in means

an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result retiring early was a smart move

Synonyms & Similar Words

means
measures
steps
shifts
attempts
efforts
things
resources
tries
acts
actions
goes
activities
works
procedures
initiatives
dealings
processes
feats
expedients
passes
operations
doings
proceedings
projects
proposals
deeds
successes
coups
counter-moves
endeavors
events
triumphs
exploits
accomplishments
cracks
flings
enterprises
stabs
countermoves
courses
achievements
pains
affairs
exertions
attainments
undertakings
troubles
propositions
countermeasures
businesses
whacks
whiles
trials
resorts
essays
counter-steps
shots
countersteps
labors
makeshifts
stopgaps

as in movements

the act or an instance of changing position don't make a move

Synonyms & Similar Words

movements
shifts
motions
stirs
stirrings
relocations
squirms
migrations
dislocations
locomotions
mobilities
motivities
motilities
fiddlings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

stops
pauses
immobilities
halts
finishes
inertias
stoppages
lapses
shutdowns
terminations
endings
expirations
discontinuances
cessations
shutoffs
surceases

单词	moves
释义	move 1 of 2 verb ˈmüv moved; moving intransitive verb 1 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 It was getting late and I thought it was time to be moving. c : to change one's residence or location decided to move to the city 2 : 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 : act The time has come to make up your mind and move. 5 a : to begin operating or functioning or working in a usual way pushed a button and the machine began moving 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 turn 6 : to make a formal request, application, or appeal moved that the meeting adjourn 7 : to change hands by being sold or rented goods that moved slowly 8 of the bowels : evacuate transitive verb 1 a(1) : to change the place or position of moved the chair to a different part of the room (2) : to dislodge or displace from a fixed position : budge The knife had sunk deeply into the wood and couldn't be moved. b : to transfer (something, such as a piece in chess) from one position to another moved the bishop to take the knight 2 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 moved the troops closer to the enemy b : to cause to operate or function : actuate this button moves the whole machine c : to put into activity or rouse up from inactivity news that moved them from their torpor 3 : to cause to change position or posture moved his lips but not a sound was heard 4 : 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 a obsolete : beg b : to make a formal application to 7 : to propose formally in a deliberative assembly moved the adjournment motion 8 : to cause (the bowels) to void 9 : to cause to change hands through sale or rent The salesman moved three cars today. move 2 of 2 noun 1 a : the act of moving a piece (as in chess) b : the turn of a player to move 2 a : a step taken especially to gain an objective : maneuver a move to end the dispute retiring early was a smart move b : the action of moving from a motionless position c : one of a pattern of dance steps d : a change of residence or location e : an agile or deceptive action especially in sports Phrases move house British : to change one's residence on the move 1 : in a state of moving about from place to place 2 : in a state of moving ahead or making progress said that civilization is always on the move Synonyms Verb budge dislocate displace disturb relocate remove reposition shift transfer transpose Noun expedient means measure shift step See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb He moved the chair closer to the table. It may be necessary to move the patient to intensive care. The breeze moved the branches of the trees. The branches moved gently in the breeze. She was unable to move her legs. She was so frightened that she could hardly move. I moved over so that she could sit next to me. We moved into the shade. The police were moving through the crowd telling people to move toward the exit. We could hear someone moving around upstairs. Noun He made a sudden move that scared away the squirrel. an athlete who has some good moves The policeman warned him not to make any false moves. He was afraid to make a move. No one is sure what his next move will be. He's preparing for his move to California. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Richard McGowan, a gambling expert at Boston College, would place his bets on the TD Garden area over Fenway, because more crowds move through that area, in large part because of the arena’s location above North Station. —Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Feb. 2023 Lawmakers are expected during this year’s legislative session to consider moving away from the unanimous jury requirement, a move backed by DeSantis. —Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2023 Big job cuts can make headlines and move stock prices. —Theo Francis, WSJ, 21 Feb. 2023 The Federal Reserve kept moving assets from its balance sheet every month and repeatedly hiked interest rates by 75 basis points, although historically, the typical move has been only 25 basis points at a time. —Jacob Wolinsky, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023 After a husband and wife move from Boston to a small town in New Mexico, they're quickly targeted for a home invasion. —Madison Douglas, Seventeen, 17 Feb. 2023 But soon, the Fascists begin exterminating those in Kraków's ghetto — many of whom work for Schindler — and move the survivors to Płasów labor camp (overseen by the psychotic Amon Göth, played with an aristocratic sneer by Ralph Fiennes). —Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023 This reduced their ability to move from bright to dark experimental chambers. —Byscience News Staff, science.org, 16 Feb. 2023 After all, astronauts don’t work very hard to move from place to place in space. —Elizabeth Howell, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023 Noun The move comes during intensifying criticism of the museum from hawkish proponents of the war in Ukraine and after authorities canceled the Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art at the museum in November. —Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2023 The latest move comes as demand for oil storage tanks has soared in the city-state, in a sign that a flood of Russian fuel is being blended and re-exported globally. —Philip Heijmans, Bloomberg.com, 10 Feb. 2023 The move comes just weeks after Klement's Sausage Co. and Milwaukee World Festival mutually agreed to end their sponsorship agreement. —Bill Glauber, Journal Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2023 The move comes roughly two years after the city council unanimously voted in 2021 to fly the gay pride flag in front of city hall during gay pride month. —Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News, 9 Feb. 2023 The move to revamp the company and slash costs comes as Disney is under pressure to turn its business around. —Alex Veiga, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023 The move comes amid mounting concern over the threat posed by the ongoing spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza over the past few years, which has devastated flocks of wild and commercial birds around the continent. —Alexander Tin, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2023 The move comes a little over a week after the home goods chain announced the closure of 87 stores, including all of its Harmon beauty stores and several buybuy Baby locations in thirty states. —Orlando Mayorquin, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2023 The move comes just six months after Lopez tied the knot with Ben Affleck, and just weeks after news broke about the Affleck’s multimillion-dollar deal with Dunkin’ Donuts, ET reported. —Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 8 Feb. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French mover, moveir, from Latin movēre; probably akin to Sanskrit mīvati he moves, pushes Noun derivative of move entry 1 First Known Use Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a(1) Noun 1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing move get/move on with one's life make a move go/move upscale move in move heaven and earth move/shift the goalposts go/move upmarket move house make the first move move ahead/along move on move out move one's ass move to move it smart move move up in the world move to tears move in for the kill risky move move a muscle career move move (someone) to tears move in on on the move get a move on See More get/move on with one's life make a move go/move upscale move in move heaven and earth move/shift the goalposts go/move upmarket move house make the first move move ahead/along move on move out move one's ass move to move it smart move move up in the world move to tears move in for the kill risky move move a muscle career move move (someone) to tears move in on on the move get a move on See More Kids Definition move 1 of 2 verb ˈmüv moved; moving 1 : to change the place or position of : shift move the chair closer 2 : to go from one place to another move into the shade 3 : to set in motion moved their feet 4 a : to cause a person to act or decide : persuade the report moved me to change my mind b : to take action : act 5 : to affect the feelings of the sad story moved me to tears 6 : to suggest according to the rules of a meeting move to adjourn 7 : to change hands or cause to change hands through sale or rental the store's stock must be moved 8 a : to change residence moved to Iowa b : to change place or position : stir 9 : to cause to function : operate this button moves the whole machine 10 : to proceed in a certain direction we're moving up in the world 11 : to carry on one's life in a particular environment moves in the best circles 12 : to go away : depart told them to move on 13 : to transfer a piece in a game (as chess) from one place to another 14 : to empty or cause to empty move the bowels move 2 of 2 noun 1 a : the act of moving a piece in a game b : the turn of a player to move 2 a : a step taken to achieve a goal : maneuver b : the action of moving : movement c : a change of residence or location Medical Definition move verb ˈmüv moved; moving intransitive verb 1 : to go or pass from one place to another 2 of the bowels : to eject fecal matter : evacuate transitive verb 1 : to change the place or position of 2 : to cause (the bowels) to void Legal Definition move verb moved; moving intransitive verb : to make a motion moved to seize the property transitive verb : to request (a court) by means of a motion moved the court to vacate the order moves 1 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of move 1 as in relocates 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 Relevance relocates shifts transfers removes transports disturbs transposes displaces conveys replaces repositions hauls carries dislocates drives budges transmits modifies alters transplants supersedes carts revises supplants lugs varies reworks totes bears remakes redoes remodels revamps refashions makes over Antonyms & Near Antonyms sets stabilizes freezes secures fixes anchors roots embeds imbeds entrenches lodges moors implants engrains intrenches ingrains See More 2 as in drives to set or keep in motion the hands of the wall clock are moved by battery Synonyms & Similar Words drives activates propels works actuates impels stimulates triggers provokes raises motivates sets off incites galvanizes trips inspires foments instigates rouses ferments stirs (up) abets excites arouses inflames enflames whips (up) fires (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms controls checks contains restrains regulates constrains curbs inhibits reins (in) bridles See More 3 as in shifts to change one's position don't move while I'm trying to draw your portrait Synonyms & Similar Words shifts stirs squirms twitches wiggles locomotes jiggles fidgets budges wriggles tosses writhes fiddles rouses squiggles Antonyms & Near Antonyms freezes stays remains stills stabilizes hangs around sticks around tarries See More 4 as in influences 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 influences affects impacts touches impresses strikes reaches sways inspires interests involves gets to bothers penetrates stirs attracts dazzles engages tries transports disturbs entrances concerns fascinates carries away troubles upsets tells (on) worries plagues enraptures biases enthralls ravishes colors stresses harasses pierces perturbs enchants harries flusters enthrals disquiets biasses agitates captivates afflicts smites pesters discomposes charms distresses discomforts bewitches wrings allures strains Antonyms & Near Antonyms bores wearies palls tires underwhelms jades 5 as in provokes to rouse to strong feeling or action the heartfelt appeal moved the people to reach into their pockets and donate generously Synonyms & Similar Words provokes encourages stimulates stirs inspires drives sparks motivates incites instigates arouses excites induces triggers motives activates impassions piques animates ignites galvanizes sets off energizes builds a fire under gets fires (up) quickens angers revs (up) fans vitalizes raises pumps up bothers inflames teases taunts enrages upsets foments ferments enflames kindles annoys abets aggravates maddens irritates jeers exasperates whips (up) vexes keys (up) galls Antonyms & Near Antonyms subdues calms soothes tranquillizes mollifies tranquilizes placates appeases pacifies See More 6 as in persuades 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 persuades convinces brings gets gains induces converts urges argues satisfies attracts coaxes brings around prompts lures wins (over) sells sways seduces influences cajoles entices draws talks (into) prevails (on or upon) exhorts entreats tempts wheedles leads on snows discusses inclines blandishes fast-talks interests disputes blarneys brainwashes debates converses allures beguiles overpersuades chews over moots hashes (over) reasons (with) Antonyms & Near Antonyms discourages dissuades deters unsells 7 as in activates to cause to function this one button moves the whole machine Synonyms & Similar Words activates triggers sparks drives powers starts generates fuels pushes sets off runs provokes actuates ignites turns on touches off fires charges switches electrifies launches releases energizes stimulates turns over accelerates trips kicks over cranks (up) discharges reactivates stirs up recharges incites instigates vitalizes quickens excites arouses kick-starts steps up jump-starts catalyzes speeds (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms cuts stops kills turns off checks sticks halts deactivates stalls arrests brakes jams slows shuts off cuts out decelerates suppresses stunts cuts off draws up represses See More 8 as in exits to leave a place often for another the police officer told the loiterers to move along Synonyms & Similar Words exits departs goes gets starts escapes flees evacuates parts flies withdraws quits walks out bails runs along pulls out skips retires cuts out bails out gets off beats it retreats pushes off digs out peels off goes off bugs out pushes on takes off bugs off books emigrates clears off clears out takes a hike scarpers takes a walk sets out buggers off takes a powder pulls up stakes pulls stakes shoves (off) hits the road abandons packs (up or off) vamooses removes strikes out runs away vacates buzzes (off) absconds steps (along) gets out sallies (forth) decamps steps out goes out scrams pikes (out or off) scats forsakes deserts mizzles lights out adjourns Antonyms & Near Antonyms comes arrives stays remains turns up settles dwells approaches reaches closes abides hits lands nears lodges shows up tarries See More moves 2 of 2 noun plural of move 1 as in means an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result retiring early was a smart move Synonyms & Similar Words means measures steps shifts attempts efforts things resources tries acts actions goes activities works procedures initiatives dealings processes feats expedients passes operations doings proceedings projects proposals deeds successes coups counter-moves endeavors events triumphs exploits accomplishments cracks flings enterprises stabs countermoves courses achievements pains affairs exertions attainments undertakings troubles propositions countermeasures businesses whacks whiles trials resorts essays counter-steps shots countersteps labors makeshifts stopgaps 2 as in movements the act or an instance of changing position don't make a move Synonyms & Similar Words movements shifts motions stirs stirrings relocations squirms migrations dislocations locomotions mobilities motivities motilities fiddlings Antonyms & Near Antonyms stops pauses immobilities halts finishes inertias stoppages lapses shutdowns terminations endings expirations discontinuances cessations shutoffs surceases See More
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