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Move (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.
Move (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.
Move (v. t.) To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence.
Move (v. t.) To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion; to touch pathetically; to excite, as an emotion.
Move (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.
Move (v. t.) To apply to, as for aid.
Move (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.
Move (v. i.) To act; to take action; to stir; to begin to act; as, to move in a matter.
Move (v. i.) To change residence; to remove, as from one house, town, or state, to another.
Move (v. i.) To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game.
Move (n.) The act of moving; a movement.
Move (n.) The act of moving one of the pieces, from one position to another, in the progress of the game.
Move (n.) An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.
Moving (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Move
Moving (a.) Changing place or posture; causing motion or action; as, a moving car, or power.
Moving (a.) Exciting movement of the mind; adapted to move the sympathies, passions, or affections; touching; pathetic; as, a moving appeal.
Moving (n.) The act of changing place or posture; esp., the act of changing one's dwelling place or place of business.