moved
/muːvd/
Dictionary
verb
- To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
"A ship moves rapidly."
- To act; to take action; to begin to act
"Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!"
- To change residence, for example from one house, town, or state, to another; to go and live at another place. See also move out and move in.
"I decided to move to the country for a more peaceful life."
- (and other games) To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game.
"My opponent's counter was moving much quicker round the board than mine."
- 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
"The horse moves a carriage."
- To transfer (a piece or man) from one space or position to another, according to the rules of the game
"She moved the queen closer to the centre of the board."
- To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence.
"This song moves me to dance."
- To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion, to excite (for example, an emotion).
"That book really moved me."
- To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit
"I move to repeal the rule regarding obligatory school uniform."
- To mention; to raise (a question); to suggest (a course of action); to lodge (a complaint).
- To incite, urge (someone to do something); to solicit (someone for or of an issue); to make a proposal to.
- To apply to, as for aid.
- To request an action from the court.
"An attorney moved the court to issue a restraining order."
- To bow or salute upon meeting.
- To sell, to market (especially, but not exclusively, illegal products)
adjective
- Emotionally affected; touched.
"What happened to that girl in the film was so awful - I was extremely moved."
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