Latin dictionary · verb

moveō

to move, stir, set in motion

Dictionary forms: moveō, movēre, mōvī, mōtum

Inflection: second conjugation

Meaning and definitions

1. to move, stir, set in motion
2. to disturb, shake, remove
3. to arouse, excite, promote, produce
4. to begin, commence, undertake
5. to excite, inspire, influence
6. to present or offer (an oblation or gift)

Connected roots

• mov-

  moving

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• mobile

  able to move or be moved freely

• promote

  to further the progress of; to raise to a higher position

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