- OE. moven, OF. moveir, F. mouvoir, L. movere; cf. Gr. 'amei`bein to change, exchange, go in or out, quit, Skr. mīv, p. p. mūta, to move, push. Cf. EmotionMew to molt, MobMutableMutiny
- 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.
- Chess, Checkers, etcTo 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.
- To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence.Minds desirous of revenge were not moved with gold.No female arts his mind could move.
- To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion; to touch pathetically; to excite, as an emotion.When he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them.The use of images] in orations and poetry is to move pity or terror.
- 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.Let me but move one question to your daughter.They are to be blamed alike who move and who decline war upon particular respects.
- To apply to, as for aid.ObsTo stir; agitate; trouble; affect; persuade; influence; actuate; impel; rouse; prompt; instigate; incite; induce; incline; propose; offer.
