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move Synonyms

Another word for move

Choosing another word for move depends on context, so the 50 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 9 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A change of place, position, or state.

Usage Example

"The sudden movement of his hand startled the nesting bird."

Strongest
movement
motion
Strong
shift
stir
gesture

• verb (Context 2)

To go in a specified direction or manner; to change position or place.

Usage Example

"Please go to the back of the bus so more passengers can board."

Strongest
go
proceed
Strong
advance
shift
budge
stir
pass
progress

• verb (Context 3)

To change the place, position, or state of something.

Usage Example

"Could you help me shift this heavy desk to the other side of the room?"

Strongest
shift
transfer
reposition
Strong
relocate
budge
displace
transport
transpose

• verb (Context 4)

To change one's place of residence or work.

Usage Example

"Her family decided to relocate from the city to a quiet coastal town."

Strongest
relocate
resettle
Strong
transfer
pull up stakes
migrate
uproot
emigrate

• noun (Context 5)

A calculated step or action taken to achieve a specific purpose or goal.

Usage Example

"Acquiring the smaller software company was a smart strategic step."

Strongest
step
action
maneuver
measure
Strong
tactic
initiative
act
ploy
stratagem

• noun (Context 6)

The act of relocating one's home or place of business to a new location.

Usage Example

"The family is busy packing boxes for their upcoming relocation to Chicago."

Strongest
relocation
Strong
transfer
removal
migration

• noun (Context 7)

A player's turn or the changing of the position of a piece in a board game.

Usage Example

"She pondered the chessboard for ten minutes before making her next turn."

Strongest
turn
play
Strong
go
maneuver

• verb (Context 8)

To provoke a strong feeling of sympathy, gratitude, or sorrow in someone.

Usage Example

"The documentary about the rescue workers was enough to touch the audience to tears."

Strongest
touch
affect
stir
Strong
tug at the heartstrings
grip
melt
emotionalize
impel

• verb (Context 9)

To make a formal request or proposal in a meeting, legislature, or court of law.

Usage Example

"The committee chairperson rose to propose that the vote be postponed until Friday."

Strongest
propose
put forward
submit
Strong
suggest
recommend
advocate
urge

Opposites of move

The opposite of move shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

stay
remain
stillness
stand still
inaction
stop
stay put
immobility
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Move. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/move
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