move synonyms

move

n.

motility, transit, progress; see movement 1, 2.

get a move on*

go faster, start moving, get cracking*; see hurry 1.

on the move

move

v.

  1. To be in motion

    go, walk, run, glide, travel, drift, budge, stir, shift, pass, cross, roll, metastasize, flow, march, travel, progress, proceed, traverse, drive, off-load, ride, fly, hurry, head for, bustle, climb, crawl, jump, leap, shove along*, jump to it*, get a move on*, get a wiggle on*, take off*, get going; see also advance 1.

    Antonyms stop*, remain stationary, stay quiet.

  2. To set in motion

    impel, actuate, propel; see push 2.

  3. To arouse the emotions of

    affect, stir, touch, influence, impress, arouse, rouse, upset, excite, trouble, shake up, disturb, agitate, work on, touch a chord, strike a sympathetic chord, touch to the quick, soften, melt, tug at the heartstrings, choke up*.

    Antonyms soothe, lull, pacify.

  4. To propose an action formally

    suggest, introduce, submit; see propose 1.

  5. To prompt to action

    prompt, provoke, induce, spur, influence, instigate, stimulate, sway, play on, quicken, excite, incite, rouse, inspirit, prevail upon, work on, work upon, lead; see also incite, influence. See syn. study at affect.

  6. Change one's place of residence

    relocate, remove, transfer, vacate, depart, leave, emigrate, migrate.

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