Move (m&oomacr_;v), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Moved (m&oomacr_;vd); p. pr. & vb. n. Moving.] [OE. moven, OF. moveir, F. mouvoir, L. movere; cf. Gr. 'ameibein to change, exchange, go in or out, quit, Skr. mīv, p. p. mūta, to move, push. Cf. Emotion, Mew to molt, Mob, Mutable, Mutiny.] 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.
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2. (Chess, Checkers, etc.) To transfer (a piece or man) from one space or position to another on a playing board, according to the rules of the game; as, to move a king.
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3. To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence.
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Minds desirous of revenge were not moved with gold. Knolles.
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No female arts his mind could move. Dryden.
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4. To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion; to touch pathetically; to excite, as an emotion. Shak.
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When he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them. Matt. ix. 36.
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[The use of images] in orations and poetry is to move pity or terror. Felton.
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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.
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Let me but move one question to your daughter. Shak.
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They are to be blamed alike who move and who decline war upon particular respects. Hayward.
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6. To apply to, as for aid. [Obs.] Shak.
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Syn. -- To stir; agitate; trouble; affect; persuade; influence; actuate; impel; rouse; prompt; instigate; incite; induce; incline; propose; offer.
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Move (?), n. 1. The act of moving; a movement.
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2. (Chess, Checkers, etc.) The act of moving one of the pieces, from one position to another, in the progress of the game; also, the opportunity or obligation to so move a piece; one's turn; as, you can only borrow from the bank in Monopoly when it's your move.
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3. An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.
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To make a move. (a) To take some action toward a goal, usually one involving interaction with other people. (b) To move a piece, as in a game. -- To be on the move, to bustle or stir about. [Colloq.]
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