Synonyms for move

noun

get a move on*

on the move

verb

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.