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Move \Move\ (m[=oo]v), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Moved} (m[=oo]vd);
p. pr. & vb. n. {Moving}.] [OE. moven, OF. moveir, F.
mouvoir, L. movere; cf. Gr. 'amei`bein to change, exchange,
go in or out, quit, Skr. m[imac]v, p. p. m[=u]ta, to move,
push. Cf. {Emotion}, {Mew} to molt, {Mob}, {Mutable},
{Mutiny}.]
1. 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.
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2. (Chess, Checkers, etc.) To 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.
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3. To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to
rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to
influence.
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Minds desirous of revenge were not moved with gold.
--Knolles.
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No female arts his mind could move. --Dryden.
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4. To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to
excite to tenderness or compassion; to touch pathetically;
to excite, as an emotion. --Shak.
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When he saw the multitudes, he was moved with
compassion on them. --Matt. ix.
36.
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[The use of images] in orations and poetry is to
move pity or terror. --Felton.
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5. 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.
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Let me but move one question to your daughter.
--Shak.
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They are to be blamed alike who move and who decline
war upon particular respects. --Hayward.
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6. To apply to, as for aid. [Obs.] --Shak.
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Syn: To stir; agitate; trouble; affect; persuade; influence;
actuate; impel; rouse; prompt; instigate; incite;
induce; incline; propose; offer.
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Moving \Mov"ing\, a.
1. Changing place or posture; causing motion or action; as, a
moving car, or power.
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2. Exciting movement of the mind or feelings; adapted to move
the sympathies, passions, or affections; touching;
pathetic; as, a moving appeal.
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I sang an old moving story. --Coleridge.
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{Moving force} (Mech.), a force that accelerates, retards, or
deflects the motion of a body.

{Moving plant} (Bot.), a leguminous plant ({Desmodium
gyrans}); -- so called because its leaflets have a
distinct automatic motion.
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Moving \Mov"ing\, n.
The act of changing place or posture; esp., the act of
changing one's dwelling place or place of business.
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{Moving day}, a day when one moves; esp., a day when a large
number of tenants change their dwelling place.
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