move
English Thesaurus
1. the act of deciding to do something (noun.act)
| hyponym | : | demarche, |
| definition | : | a move or step or maneuver in political or diplomatic affairs (noun.act) |
2. (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | play, turn, |
| definition | : | (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | chess move, |
| definition | : | the act of moving a chess piece (noun.act) |
| domain category | : | game, |
| definition | : | a contest with rules to determine a winner (noun.act) |
3. the act of changing your residence or place of business (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | change, |
| definition | : | the action of changing something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | flit, |
| definition | : | a secret move (to avoid paying debts) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | overspill, |
| definition | : | the relocation of people from overcrowded cities; they are accommodated in new houses or apartments in smaller towns (noun.group) |
4. the act of changing location from one place to another (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | change, |
| definition | : | the action of changing something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | lunge, lurch, |
| definition | : | the act of moving forward suddenly (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | descent, |
| definition | : | the act of changing your location in a downward direction (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | return, |
| definition | : | the act of going back to a prior location (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | coast, glide, slide, |
| definition | : | the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | slippage, |
| definition | : | failing to hold or slipping out of place (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | flow, stream, |
| definition | : | the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | crawl, |
| definition | : | a very slow movement (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | shift, shifting, |
| definition | : | the act of moving from one place to another (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | haste, hurry, rush, rushing, |
| definition | : | the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | maneuver, manoeuvre, play, |
| definition | : | a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | migration, |
| definition | : | the movement of persons from one country or locality to another (noun.act) |
5. a change of position that does not entail a change of location (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | change, |
| definition | : | the action of changing something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | abduction, |
| definition | : | (physiology) moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | adduction, |
| definition | : | (physiology) moving of a body part toward the central axis of the body (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | agitation, |
| definition | : | the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | body english, |
| definition | : | a motion of the body by a player as if to make an object already propelled go in the desired direction (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | circumduction, |
| definition | : | a circular movement of a limb or eye (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | disturbance, |
| definition | : | the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | fetal movement, foetal movement, |
| definition | : | motion of a fetus within the uterus (usually detected by the 16th week of pregnancy) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | dart, flit, |
| definition | : | a sudden quick movement (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | gesture, |
| definition | : | motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | headshake, headshaking, |
| definition | : | the act of turning your head left and right to signify denial or disbelief or bemusement (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | inversion, upending, |
| definition | : | turning upside down; setting on end (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | kick, kicking, |
| definition | : | a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | kneel, kneeling, |
| definition | : | supporting yourself on your knees (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | lurch, pitch, pitching, |
| definition | : | abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | eye movement, |
| definition | : | the movement of the eyes (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | opening, |
| definition | : | the act of opening something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | prostration, |
| definition | : | the act of assuming a prostrate position (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | reach, reaching, stretch, |
| definition | : | the act of physically reaching or thrusting out (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | reciprocation, |
| definition | : | alternating back-and-forth movement (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | reclining, |
| definition | : | the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | retraction, |
| definition | : | the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | closing, shutting, |
| definition | : | the act of closing something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | sitting, |
| definition | : | the act of assuming or maintaining a seated position (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | posing, sitting, |
| definition | : | (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | snap, |
| definition | : | the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | squat, squatting, |
| definition | : | the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | sweep, |
| definition | : | a movement in an arc (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | toss, |
| definition | : | an abrupt movement (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | wave, |
| definition | : | a movement like that of a sudden occurrence or increase in a specified phenomenon (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | standing, |
| definition | : | the act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | span, straddle, |
| definition | : | the act of sitting or standing astride (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | stroke, |
| definition | : | a single complete movement (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | eurhythmics, eurhythmy, eurythmics, eurythmy, |
| definition | : | the interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; used to teach musical understanding (noun.act) |
6. be in a state of action (verb.body)
| hyponym | : | bestir, rouse, |
| definition | : | become active (verb.motion) |
7. go or proceed from one point to another (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | alter, change, vary, |
| definition | : | become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | step, |
| definition | : | move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | scroll, |
| definition | : | move through text or graphics in order to display parts that do not fit on the screen (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | lapse, pass, sink, |
| definition | : | pass into a specified state or condition (verb.motion) |
8. progress by being changed (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | change, |
| definition | : | undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature (verb.change) |
9. propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | advise, propose, suggest, |
| definition | : | make a proposal, declare a plan for something (verb.communication) |
| verb group | : | go, move, |
| definition | : | have a turn; make one's move in a game (verb.competition) |
10. have a turn; make one's move in a game (verb.competition)
| hyponym | : | bluff, bluff out, |
| definition | : | deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | stalemate, |
| definition | : | subject to a stalemate (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | castle, |
| definition | : | move the king two squares toward a rook and in the same move the rook to the square next past the king (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | serve, |
| definition | : | put the ball into play (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | open, |
| definition | : | make the opening move (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | cast, draw, |
| definition | : | choose at random (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | ruff, trump, |
| definition | : | play a trump (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, operate, |
| definition | : | perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | check, |
| definition | : | decline to initiate betting (verb.competition) |
| entail | : | play, |
| definition | : | participate in games or sport (verb.competition) |
| verb group | : | make a motion, move, |
| definition | : | propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting (verb.communication) |
11. give an incentive for action (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | cause, do, make, |
| definition | : | give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally (verb.creation) |
| verb group | : | move, |
| definition | : | arouse sympathy or compassion in (verb.emotion) |
12. have an emotional or cognitive impact upon (verb.emotion)
| hyponym | : | infect, |
| definition | : | affect in a contagious way (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | surprise, |
| definition | : | cause to be surprised (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | impress, ingrain, instill, |
| definition | : | produce or try to produce a vivid impression of (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | awaken, |
| definition | : | make aware (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | engrave, |
| definition | : | impress or affect deeply (verb.emotion) |
| hyponym | : | strike dumb, |
| definition | : | render speechless, as by surprising or shocking (verb.emotion) |
| hyponym | : | zap, |
| definition | : | strike suddenly and with force (verb.emotion) |
| hyponym | : | jar, |
| definition | : | affect in a disagreeable way (verb.emotion) |
| hyponym | : | smite, |
| definition | : | affect suddenly with deep feeling (verb.emotion) |
| hyponym | : | cloud, |
| definition | : | make gloomy or depressed (verb.emotion) |
| hyponym | : | pierce, |
| definition | : | move or affect (a person's emotions or bodily feelings) deeply or sharply (verb.emotion) |
| hyponym | : | impress, |
| definition | : | impress positively (verb.emotion) |
| hyponym | : | stir, touch, |
| definition | : | affect emotionally (verb.emotion) |
| hyponym | : | move, |
| definition | : | arouse sympathy or compassion in (verb.emotion) |
| hyponym | : | sadden, |
| definition | : | make unhappy (verb.emotion) |
| hyponym | : | alienate, |
| definition | : | make withdrawn or isolated or emotionally dissociated (verb.emotion) |
| cause | : | experience, feel, |
| definition | : | undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind (verb.emotion) |
| verb group | : | come to, hit, strike, |
| definition | : | cause to experience suddenly (verb.perception) |
13. arouse sympathy or compassion in (verb.emotion)
14. move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion (verb.motion)
| hyponym | : | quicken, |
| definition | : | show signs of life (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | click, flick, snap, |
| definition | : | cause to make a snapping sound (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | bend, flex, |
| definition | : | bend a joint (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | propagate, spread, |
| definition | : | become distributed or widespread (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | reach, reach out, |
| definition | : | move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | drop back, |
| definition | : | take position in the rear, as in a military formation or in the line of scrimmage in football (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | gravitate, |
| definition | : | move due to the pull of gravitation (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | fly, |
| definition | : | move quickly or suddenly (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | cut to, |
| definition | : | move to another scene when filming (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | jar, jolt, |
| definition | : | move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | duck, |
| definition | : | to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | bob, |
| definition | : | move up and down repeatedly (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | wallow, welter, |
| definition | : | roll around, (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | coggle, wobble, |
| definition | : | move unsteadily (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | sashay, sidle, |
| definition | : | move sideways (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | sidle, |
| definition | : | move unobtrusively or furtively (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | sail, sweep, |
| definition | : | move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | brush, sweep, |
| definition | : | sweep across or over (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | waggle, wamble, |
| definition | : | move unsteadily or with a weaving or rolling motion (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | chop, |
| definition | : | move suddenly (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | reciprocate, |
| definition | : | alternate the direction of motion of (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | move back and forth, |
| definition | : | move in one direction and then into the opposite direction (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | nod, |
| definition | : | sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | beat, pulsate, quiver, |
| definition | : | move with or as if with a regular alternating motion (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | beat, pound, thump, |
| definition | : | move rhythmically (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | seesaw, teeter, totter, |
| definition | : | move unsteadily, with a rocking motion (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | buck, hitch, jerk, |
| definition | : | jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | slip, steal, |
| definition | : | move stealthily (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | agitate, shake, |
| definition | : | move or cause to move back and forth (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | vibrate, |
| definition | : | shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | jerk, twitch, |
| definition | : | move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | flip, twitch, |
| definition | : | toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | click, snap, |
| definition | : | move or strike with a noise (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | arouse, stir, |
| definition | : | to begin moving, (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | dance, |
| definition | : | move in a graceful and rhythmical way (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | stumble, trip, |
| definition | : | miss a step and fall or nearly fall (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | falter, waver, |
| definition | : | move hesitatingly, as if about to give way (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | flap, roll, undulate, wave, |
| definition | : | move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | turn, |
| definition | : | change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | jump, start, startle, |
| definition | : | move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | mope, mope around, |
| definition | : | move around slowly and aimlessly (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | climb, |
| definition | : | move with difficulty, by grasping (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | strike out, |
| definition | : | make a motion as with one's fist or foot towards an object or away from one's body (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | bolt, |
| definition | : | move or jump suddenly (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | get down, |
| definition | : | lower (one's body) as by kneeling (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | seesaw, |
| definition | : | move up and down as if on a seesaw (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | diverge, |
| definition | : | move or draw apart (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | lean, list, |
| definition | : | cause to lean to the side (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | fidget, |
| definition | : | move restlessly (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | dawdle, linger, |
| definition | : | take one's time; proceed slowly (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | swoop, |
| definition | : | move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | flow, flux, |
| definition | : | move or progress freely as if in a stream (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | flurry, |
| definition | : | move in an agitated or confused manner (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | streak, |
| definition | : | move quickly in a straight line (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | heave, |
| definition | : | move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | crash, |
| definition | : | move with, or as if with, a crashing noise (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | thunder, |
| definition | : | move fast, noisily, and heavily (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | snap, |
| definition | : | move with a snapping sound (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | beat, flap, |
| definition | : | move with a flapping motion (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | fling, |
| definition | : | move in an abrupt or headlong manner (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | hop, |
| definition | : | move quickly from one place to another (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | turn, |
| definition | : | move around an axis or a center (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | dodge, |
| definition | : | make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | dodge, |
| definition | : | move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | throw, |
| definition | : | move violently, energetically, or carelessly (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | make way, |
| definition | : | get out of the way (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | dance, |
| definition | : | skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | grab, |
| definition | : | make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | cut, |
| definition | : | move (one's fist) (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | close, |
| definition | : | change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | jump, jump off, leap, |
| definition | : | jump down from an elevated point (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | slip, |
| definition | : | move easily (verb.motion) |
15. change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically (verb.motion)
| hyponym | : | carry, |
| definition | : | cover a certain distance or advance beyond (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | ease, |
| definition | : | move gently or carefully (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | whish, |
| definition | : | move with a whishing sound (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | float, |
| definition | : | move lightly, as if suspended (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | swap, |
| definition | : | move (a piece of a program) into memory, in computer science (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | seek, |
| definition | : | go to or towards (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | whine, |
| definition | : | move with a whining sound (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | fly, |
| definition | : | be dispersed or disseminated (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | ride, |
| definition | : | move like a floating object (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | come, |
| definition | : | cover a certain distance (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | ghost, |
| definition | : | move like a ghost (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | betake oneself, |
| definition | : | displace oneself; go from one location to another (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | travel, |
| definition | : | undergo transportation as in a vehicle (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | wend, |
| definition | : | direct one's course or way (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | do, |
| definition | : | travel or traverse (a distance) (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | raft, |
| definition | : | travel by raft in water (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | repair, resort, |
| definition | : | move, travel, or proceed toward some place (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | cruise, |
| definition | : | travel at a moderate speed (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | journey, travel, |
| definition | : | travel upon or across (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | come, come up, |
| definition | : | move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | round, |
| definition | : | wind around; move along a circular course (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | trundle, |
| definition | : | move heavily (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | push, |
| definition | : | move strenuously and with effort (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | travel purposefully, |
| definition | : | travel volitionally and in a certain direction with a certain goal (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | swing, |
| definition | : | change direction with a swinging motion; turn (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | cast, drift, ramble, range, roam, roll, rove, stray, swan, tramp, vagabond, wander, |
| definition | : | move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | take the air, walk, |
| definition | : | take a walk; go for a walk; walk for pleasure (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | forge, spirt, spurt, |
| definition | : | move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | crawl, creep, |
| definition | : | move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | scramble, |
| definition | : | to move hurriedly (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | slide, slither, |
| definition | : | to pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | roll, wheel, |
| definition | : | move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | glide, |
| definition | : | move smoothly and effortlessly (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | bounce, jounce, |
| definition | : | move up and down repeatedly (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | breeze, |
| definition | : | to proceed quickly and easily (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | play, |
| definition | : | move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | float, swim, |
| definition | : | be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | swim, |
| definition | : | move as if gliding through water (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | walk, |
| definition | : | use one's feet to advance; advance by steps (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | move around, turn, |
| definition | : | pass to the other side of (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | circle, |
| definition | : | travel around something (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | drift, err, stray, |
| definition | : | wander from a direct course or at random (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | run, |
| definition | : | travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | step, |
| definition | : | shift or move by taking a step (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | drive, motor, |
| definition | : | travel or be transported in a vehicle (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | automobile, |
| definition | : | travel in an automobile (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | ski, |
| definition | : | move along on skis (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | fly, wing, |
| definition | : | travel through the air; be airborne (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | steam, steamer, |
| definition | : | travel by means of steam power (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | tram, |
| definition | : | travel by tram (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | taxi, |
| definition | : | travel slowly (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | ferry, |
| definition | : | travel by ferry (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | caravan, |
| definition | : | travel in a caravan (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | ride, sit, |
| definition | : | sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | prance, |
| definition | : | spring forward on the hind legs (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | swim, |
| definition | : | travel through water (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | ascend, go up, |
| definition | : | travel up, (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | fall, |
| definition | : | descend in free fall under the influence of gravity (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | crank, zigzag, |
| definition | : | travel along a zigzag path (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | retrograde, |
| definition | : | move in a direction contrary to the usual one (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | back, |
| definition | : | travel backward (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | pan, |
| definition | : | make a sweeping movement (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | follow, |
| definition | : | to travel behind, go after, come after (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | lead, precede, |
| definition | : | move ahead (of others) in time or space (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | follow, pursue, |
| definition | : | follow in or as if in pursuit (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | return, |
| definition | : | go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | derail, jump, |
| definition | : | run off or leave the rails (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | flock, |
| definition | : | move as a crowd or in a group (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | accompany, |
| definition | : | go or travel along with (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | billow, |
| definition | : | move with great difficulty (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | circulate, |
| definition | : | move around freely (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | angle, |
| definition | : | move or proceed at an angle (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | speed, |
| definition | : | travel at an excessive or illegal velocity (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | zoom, |
| definition | : | move with a low humming noise (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | drive, |
| definition | : | move by being propelled by a force (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | belt along, bucket along, cannonball along, hasten, hie, hotfoot, pelt along, race, rush, rush along, speed, step on it, |
| definition | : | move fast (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | shack, trail, |
| definition | : | move, proceed, or walk draggingly or slowly (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | shuttle, |
| definition | : | travel back and forth between two points (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | hiss, whoosh, |
| definition | : | move with a whooshing sound (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | whisk, |
| definition | : | move quickly and nimbly (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | career, |
| definition | : | move headlong at high speed (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | circuit, |
| definition | : | make a circuit (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | lance, |
| definition | : | move quickly, as if by cutting one's way (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | go around, outflank, |
| definition | : | go around the flank of (an opposing army) (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | propagate, |
| definition | : | travel through the air (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | draw, |
| definition | : | move or go steadily or gradually (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | change, transfer, |
| definition | : | change from one vehicle or transportation line to another (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | swash, |
| definition | : | make violent, noisy movements (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | pace, |
| definition | : | go at a pace (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | step, tread, |
| definition | : | put down or press the foot, place the foot (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | step, |
| definition | : | move with one's feet in a specific manner (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | hurtle, |
| definition | : | move with or as if with a rushing sound (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | retreat, |
| definition | : | move away, as for privacy (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | whistle, |
| definition | : | move with, or as with, a whistling sound (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | island hop, |
| definition | : | travel from one island to the next (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | plough, plow, |
| definition | : | move in a way resembling that of a plow cutting into or going through the soil (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | lurch, |
| definition | : | move slowly and unsteadily (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | sift, |
| definition | : | move as if through a sieve (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | fall, |
| definition | : | move in a specified direction (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | drag, |
| definition | : | move slowly and as if with great effort (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | run, |
| definition | : | move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | bang, |
| definition | : | move noisily (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | precess, |
| definition | : | move in a gyrating fashion (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | move around, travel, |
| definition | : | travel from place to place, as for the purpose of finding work, preaching, or acting as a judge (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | ride, |
| definition | : | sit on and control a vehicle (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | snowshoe, |
| definition | : | travel on snowshoes (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | beetle, |
| definition | : | fly or go in a manner resembling a beetle (verb.motion) |
| verb group | : | displace, move, |
| definition | : | cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense (verb.motion) |
16. cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense (verb.motion)
| hyponym | : | relocate, |
| definition | : | move or establish in a new location (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | translate, |
| definition | : | change the position of (figures or bodies) in space without rotation (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | funnel, |
| definition | : | move or pour through a funnel (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | draw, force, pull, |
| definition | : | cause to move by pulling (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | carry, transport, |
| definition | : | move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | tug, |
| definition | : | move by pulling hard (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | disarrange, |
| definition | : | destroy the arrangement or order of (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | impel, propel, |
| definition | : | cause to move forward with force (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | force, squeeze, wedge, |
| definition | : | squeeze like a wedge into a tight space (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | work, |
| definition | : | move into or onto (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | disgorge, shed, spill, |
| definition | : | cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | slop, spill, splatter, |
| definition | : | cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | unseat, |
| definition | : | dislodge from one's seat, as from a horse (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | lift, |
| definition | : | take hold of something and move it to a different location (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | work, |
| definition | : | move in an agitated manner (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | take back, |
| definition | : | move text to the previous line; in printing (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | center, centre, |
| definition | : | move into the center (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | pump, |
| definition | : | move up and down (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | scan, |
| definition | : | move a light beam over; in electronics, to reproduce an image (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | dandle, |
| definition | : | move (a baby) up and down in one's arms or on one's knees (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | revolve, roll, |
| definition | : | cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | force, push, |
| definition | : | move with force, (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | rock, sway, |
| definition | : | cause to move back and forth (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | fluctuate, |
| definition | : | cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | pulse, |
| definition | : | drive by or as if by pulsation (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | glide, |
| definition | : | cause to move or pass silently, smoothly, or imperceptibly (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | stir, |
| definition | : | move an implement through (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | play, |
| definition | : | cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | direct, send, |
| definition | : | cause to go somewhere (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | transport, |
| definition | : | move something or somebody around; usually over long distances (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | saltate, |
| definition | : | move by saltation (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | lift, raise, |
| definition | : | move upwards (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | drop, |
| definition | : | let fall to the ground (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | sink, |
| definition | : | cause to sink (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | displace, |
| definition | : | cause to move, usually with force or pressure (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | crowd, herd, |
| definition | : | cause to herd, drive, or crowd together (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | circulate, |
| definition | : | cause to move in a circuit or system (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | drive, |
| definition | : | cause someone or something to move by driving (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | race, rush, |
| definition | : | cause to move fast or to rush or race (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | whoosh, woosh, |
| definition | : | move with a sibilant sound (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | pour, |
| definition | : | cause to run (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | slip, |
| definition | : | cause to move with a smooth or sliding motion (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | upstage, |
| definition | : | move upstage, forcing the other actors to turn away from the audience (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | swing, |
| definition | : | move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | turn, turn over, |
| definition | : | cause to move around a center so as to show another side of (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | turn, |
| definition | : | cause to move around or rotate (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | turn, |
| definition | : | cause to move along an axis or into a new direction (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | slide, |
| definition | : | move smoothly along a surface (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | run, |
| definition | : | cause an animal to move fast (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | whistle, |
| definition | : | move, send, or bring as if by whistling (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | beat, flap, |
| definition | : | move with a thrashing motion (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | singsong, |
| definition | : | move as if accompanied by a singsong (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | hustle, |
| definition | : | cause to move furtively and hurriedly (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | wash, |
| definition | : | move by or as if by water (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | rake, |
| definition | : | move through with or as if with a rake (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | blow, |
| definition | : | cause to move by means of an air current (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | drag, |
| definition | : | use a computer mouse to move icons on the screen and select commands from a menu (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | draw, pull, |
| definition | : | cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | lateralize, |
| definition | : | move or displace to one side so as to make lateral (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | translate, |
| definition | : | subject to movement in which every part of the body moves parallel to and the same distance as every other point on the body (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | hit, strike, |
| definition | : | drive something violently into a location (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | sling, |
| definition | : | move with a sling (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | transfer, |
| definition | : | move from one place to another (verb.possession) |
| cause | : | move, |
| definition | : | move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion (verb.motion) |
| verb group | : | go, locomote, move, travel, |
| definition | : | change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically (verb.motion) |
17. change residence, affiliation, or place of employment (verb.motion)
| hyponym | : | relocate, |
| definition | : | become established in a new location (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | move in, |
| definition | : | move into a new house or office (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | move out, |
| definition | : | move out of one's old house or office (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | evacuate, |
| definition | : | move out of an unsafe location into safety (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | migrate, transmigrate, |
| definition | : | move from one country or region to another and settle there (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | migrate, |
| definition | : | move periodically or seasonally (verb.motion) |
18. dispose of by selling (verb.possession)
| hypernym | : | sell, |
| definition | : | exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent (verb.possession) |
19. perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) (verb.social)
| hyponym | : | disturb, interrupt, |
| definition | : | destroy the peace or tranquility of (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | react, respond, |
| definition | : | show a response or a reaction to something (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | go ahead, plow ahead, |
| definition | : | proceed (with a plan of action) (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | aggress, attack, |
| definition | : | take the initiative and go on the offensive (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | force, |
| definition | : | do forcibly; exert force (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | create, |
| definition | : | pursue a creative activity; be engaged in a creative activity (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | pay back, repay, reward, |
| definition | : | act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions (verb.possession) |
| hyponym | : | satisfice, satisfise, |
| definition | : | decide on and pursue a course of action satisfying the minimum requirements to achieve a goal (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | dispatch, |
| definition | : | dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | evade, |
| definition | : | practice evasion (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | race, |
| definition | : | to work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | use, |
| definition | : | habitually do something (use only in the past tense) (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | play it by ear, |
| definition | : | decide on one's actions as one goes along, depending on the situation (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | play, |
| definition | : | act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | deal, |
| definition | : | take action with respect to (someone or something) (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | partner, |
| definition | : | act as a partner (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | exert, |
| definition | : | make a great effort at a mental or physical task (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | egotrip, |
| definition | : | act in a way that attracts attention (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | reciprocate, |
| definition | : | act, feel, or give mutually or in return (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | go, move, proceed, |
| definition | : | follow a procedure or take a course (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | come close, |
| definition | : | nearly do something (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | perform, |
| definition | : | perform a function (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | dare, make bold, presume, |
| definition | : | take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | engage, prosecute, pursue, |
| definition | : | carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | act on, |
| definition | : | regulate one's behavior in accordance with certain information, ideas, or advice (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | interact, |
| definition | : | act together or towards others or with others (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | oppose, react, |
| definition | : | act against or in opposition to (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | coact, |
| definition | : | act together, as of organisms (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | get around to, |
| definition | : | do something despite obstacles such as lack of time (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | dally, flirt, play, toy, |
| definition | : | behave carelessly or indifferently (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | condescend, lower oneself, stoop, |
| definition | : | debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | behave, comport, |
| definition | : | behave well or properly (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | court, |
| definition | : | engage in social activities leading to marriage (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | dare, |
| definition | : | to be courageous enough to try or do something (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | effect, |
| definition | : | act so as to bring into existence (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | prosecute, |
| definition | : | conduct a prosecution in a court of law (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | commit, perpetrate, pull, |
| definition | : | perform an act, usually with a negative connotation (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | rampage, |
| definition | : | act violently, recklessly, or destructively (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | condescend, deign, descend, |
| definition | : | do something that one considers to be below one's dignity (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | condescend, |
| definition | : | behave in a patronizing and condescending manner (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | take care, |
| definition | : | be careful, prudent, or watchful (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | stampede, |
| definition | : | act, usually en masse, hurriedly or on an impulse (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | make a point, make sure, |
| definition | : | make a point of doing something; act purposefully and intentionally (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | surprise, |
| definition | : | come upon or take unawares (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | sneak, |
| definition | : | put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | play, |
| definition | : | behave in a certain way (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | take, |
| definition | : | carry out (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | guard, |
| definition | : | take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | begin, start, |
| definition | : | begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | do well, had best, |
| definition | : | act in one's own or everybody's best interest (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | continue, |
| definition | : | continue after an interruption (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | continue, persist in, |
| definition | : | do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop (verb.stative) |
20. follow a procedure or take a course (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | act, move, |
| definition | : | perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | work, |
| definition | : | proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | embark, venture, |
| definition | : | proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers (verb.social) |
21. live one's life in a specified environment (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | live, |
| definition | : | lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style (verb.stative) |
22. the act of deciding to do something (noun.act)
| derivation | : | be active, move, |
| definition | : | be in a state of action (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | act, move, |
| definition | : | perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) (verb.social) |
23. (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game (noun.act)
| derivation | : | go, move, |
| definition | : | have a turn; make one's move in a game (verb.competition) |
24. the act of changing your residence or place of business (noun.act)
| derivation | : | relocate, |
| definition | : | move or establish in a new location (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | relocate, |
| definition | : | become established in a new location (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | move, |
| definition | : | change residence, affiliation, or place of employment (verb.motion) |
25. the act of changing location from one place to another (noun.act)
| derivation | : | go, locomote, move, travel, |
| definition | : | change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | displace, move, |
| definition | : | cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | move, |
| definition | : | change residence, affiliation, or place of employment (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | motional, |
| definition | : | of or relating to or characterized by motion (adj.pert) |
26. a change of position that does not entail a change of location (noun.act)
| derivation | : | move, |
| definition | : | move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion (verb.motion) |
27. be in a state of action (verb.body)
| antonym | : | rest, |
| definition | : | be at rest (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | move, |
| definition | : | the act of deciding to do something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | mover, proposer, |
| definition | : | (parliamentary procedure) someone who makes a formal motion (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | motion, |
| definition | : | a state of change (noun.state) |
28. progress by being changed (verb.change)
| derivation | : | run, test, trial, |
| definition | : | the act of testing something (noun.act) |
29. propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | mover, proposer, |
| definition | : | (parliamentary procedure) someone who makes a formal motion (noun.person) |
30. have a turn; make one's move in a game (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | move, |
| definition | : | (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | go, spell, tour, turn, |
| definition | : | a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) (noun.time) |
31. give an incentive for action (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | motivation, motive, need, |
| definition | : | the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior (noun.tops) |
| derivation | : | motivation, |
| definition | : | the condition of being motivated (noun.state) |
32. have an emotional or cognitive impact upon (verb.emotion)
| derivation | : | affect, |
| definition | : | the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion (noun.feeling) |
| derivation | : | impressive, |
| definition | : | making a strong or vivid impression (adj.all) |
33. move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion (verb.motion)
| antonym | : | stand still, |
| definition | : | remain in place; hold still; remain fixed or immobile (verb.motion) |
34. change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically (verb.motion)
| also | : | move out, |
| definition | : | move out of one's old house or office (verb.motion) |
| also | : | go out, |
| definition | : | go out of fashion; become unfashionable (verb.stative) |
| derivation | : | motion, move, movement, |
| definition | : | the act of changing location from one place to another (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | motion, movement, |
| definition | : | a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | change of location, travel, |
| definition | : | a movement through space that changes the location of something (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | traveler, traveller, |
| definition | : | a person who changes location (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | mover, |
| definition | : | someone who moves (noun.person) |
35. cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | motion, move, movement, |
| definition | : | the act of changing location from one place to another (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | movement, |
| definition | : | the act of changing the location of something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | mover, |
| definition | : | workman employed by a moving company (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | movable, |
| definition | : | (of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand) (adj.all) |
36. change residence, affiliation, or place of employment (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | move, relocation, |
| definition | : | the act of changing your residence or place of business (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | motion, move, movement, |
| definition | : | the act of changing location from one place to another (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | mover, |
| definition | : | someone who moves (noun.person) |
37. perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) (verb.social)
| antonym | : | forbear, refrain, |
| definition | : | resist doing something (verb.stative) |
| also | : | act up, carry on, |
| definition | : | misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | action, |
| definition | : | something done (usually as opposed to something said) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | move, |
| definition | : | the act of deciding to do something (noun.act) |
38. follow a procedure or take a course (verb.social)
| derivation | : | procedure, process, |
| definition | : | a particular course of action intended to achieve a result (noun.act) |
39. the act of deciding to do something (noun.act)
| derivation | : | be active, move, |
| definition | : | be in a state of action (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | act, move, |
| definition | : | perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) (verb.social) |
40. (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game (noun.act)
| derivation | : | go, move, |
| definition | : | have a turn; make one's move in a game (verb.competition) |
41. the act of changing your residence or place of business (noun.act)
| derivation | : | relocate, |
| definition | : | move or establish in a new location (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | relocate, |
| definition | : | become established in a new location (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | move, |
| definition | : | change residence, affiliation, or place of employment (verb.motion) |
42. the act of changing location from one place to another (noun.act)
| derivation | : | go, locomote, move, travel, |
| definition | : | change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | displace, move, |
| definition | : | cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | move, |
| definition | : | change residence, affiliation, or place of employment (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | motional, |
| definition | : | of or relating to or characterized by motion (adj.pert) |
43. a change of position that does not entail a change of location (noun.act)
| derivation | : | move, |
| definition | : | move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion (verb.motion) |
44. be in a state of action (verb.body)
| antonym | : | rest, |
| definition | : | be at rest (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | move, |
| definition | : | the act of deciding to do something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | mover, proposer, |
| definition | : | (parliamentary procedure) someone who makes a formal motion (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | motion, |
| definition | : | a state of change (noun.state) |
45. progress by being changed (verb.change)
| derivation | : | run, test, trial, |
| definition | : | the act of testing something (noun.act) |
46. propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | mover, proposer, |
| definition | : | (parliamentary procedure) someone who makes a formal motion (noun.person) |
47. have a turn; make one's move in a game (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | move, |
| definition | : | (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | go, spell, tour, turn, |
| definition | : | a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) (noun.time) |
48. give an incentive for action (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | motivation, motive, need, |
| definition | : | the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior (noun.tops) |
| derivation | : | motivation, |
| definition | : | the condition of being motivated (noun.state) |
49. have an emotional or cognitive impact upon (verb.emotion)
| derivation | : | affect, |
| definition | : | the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion (noun.feeling) |
| derivation | : | impressive, |
| definition | : | making a strong or vivid impression (adj.all) |
50. move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion (verb.motion)
| antonym | : | stand still, |
| definition | : | remain in place; hold still; remain fixed or immobile (verb.motion) |
51. change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically (verb.motion)
| also | : | move out, |
| definition | : | move out of one's old house or office (verb.motion) |
| also | : | go out, |
| definition | : | go out of fashion; become unfashionable (verb.stative) |
| derivation | : | motion, move, movement, |
| definition | : | the act of changing location from one place to another (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | motion, movement, |
| definition | : | a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | change of location, travel, |
| definition | : | a movement through space that changes the location of something (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | traveler, traveller, |
| definition | : | a person who changes location (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | mover, |
| definition | : | someone who moves (noun.person) |
52. cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | motion, move, movement, |
| definition | : | the act of changing location from one place to another (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | movement, |
| definition | : | the act of changing the location of something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | mover, |
| definition | : | workman employed by a moving company (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | movable, |
| definition | : | (of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand) (adj.all) |
53. change residence, affiliation, or place of employment (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | move, relocation, |
| definition | : | the act of changing your residence or place of business (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | motion, move, movement, |
| definition | : | the act of changing location from one place to another (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | mover, |
| definition | : | someone who moves (noun.person) |
54. perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) (verb.social)
| antonym | : | forbear, refrain, |
| definition | : | resist doing something (verb.stative) |
| also | : | act up, carry on, |
| definition | : | misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | action, |
| definition | : | something done (usually as opposed to something said) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | move, |
| definition | : | the act of deciding to do something (noun.act) |
55. follow a procedure or take a course (verb.social)
| derivation | : | procedure, process, |
| definition | : | a particular course of action intended to achieve a result (noun.act) |
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