move

/muːv/verb
Early Childhood
1

To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

2

To act; to take action; to begin to act

3

To change residence, for example from one house, town, or state, to another; to go and live at another place; similarly to change the location of another establishment such as a business. See also move out and move in.

4

To transport (an item) as part of changing residences.

5

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

6

To transfer (a piece) from one space or position on the board to another.

7

To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence.

8

To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion, to excite (for example, an emotion).

9

To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit

10

To mention; to raise (a question); to suggest (a course of action); to lodge (a complaint).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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