A2 — Elementaryverb
muovere
to move, to stir, to prompt
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
spostareagitaretrasportarescuotereanimare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
fermarebloccareimmobilizzarefissaretrattenere
Usage note
'Muoversi' = to move oneself/to get moving ('Muoviti, facciamo tardi!'). 'Spostare' = to shift/relocate an object. 'Commuovere' = to move emotionally.
Example
"Non riesco a muovere questo armadio da solo — è troppo pesante."
"I can't move this wardrobe on my own — it's too heavy."
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