1. Verb
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. Verb
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. Verb
To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence.
4. Verb
To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion; to touch pathetically; to excite, as an emotion.
5. Verb
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. Verb
To apply to, as for aid.
7. Verb
To change place or posture; to stir; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another; as, a ship moves rapidly.
8. Verb
To act; to take action; to stir; to begin to act; as, to move in a matter.
9. Verb
To change residence; to remove, as from one house, town, or state, to another.
10. Verb
To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game.
11. Noun
The act of moving; a movement.
12. Noun
The act of moving one of the pieces, from one position to another, in the progress of the game.
13. Noun
An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.
14. Noun
the act of deciding to do something; "he didn't make a move to help"; "his first move was to hire a lawyer"
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