Synonyms for move

Other words for “move”, grouped by meaning.

We found 21 synonyms for “move”. The most common are relocation, motion, movement, motility, travel.

noun the act of changing your residence or place of business

Synonymsrelocation

noun a change of position that does not entail a change of location

noun the act of changing location from one place to another

verb change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

verb cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense

Synonymsdisplace

verb move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

Oppositesstand still

verb change residence, affiliation, or place of employment

Oppositesstay

verb follow a procedure or take a course

Synonymsgoproceed

verb be in a state of action

Synonymsbe active

verb perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

Synonymsact

verb have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

verb give an incentive for action

verb progress by being changed

Synonymsgorun

verb have a turn; make one's move in a game

Synonymsgo

verb propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University