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Verbs of Causing Movement - Verbs for Causing Movement

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to causing movement such as "push", "shove", and "propel".

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Categorized English Verbs of Causing Movement
to shake
to shake
[Verb]

to cause someone or something to move up and down or from one side to the other with short rapid movements

Ex: She shakes the salad dressing vigorously to emulsify the ingredients. 
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to rock
to rock
[Verb]

to cause someone or something to move gently from one side to another

Ex: She gently rocked the baby in her arms, calming him with the soothing motion. 
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to swing
to swing
[Verb]

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

Ex: The pendulum clock swung back and forth with a rhythmic tick-tock. 
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to sway
to sway
[Verb]

to cause something to move gently back and forth or from side to side

Ex: The rhythmic music swayed the crowd, encouraging everyone to move in harmony on the dance floor. 
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to push
to push
[Verb]

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

Ex: She pushed the cart down the aisle at the grocery store. 
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to shove
to shove
[Verb]

to push forcefully with a quick, strong movement, often using hands or body

Ex: Tempers flared, and a heated argument led to someone attempting to shove their opponent. 
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to hustle
to hustle
[Verb]

to cause someone or something to move quickly

Ex: Realizing the urgency, he hustled his friends out of the building before the authorities arrived. 
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to propel
to propel
[Verb]

to drive, push, or cause to move forward or onward

Ex: The boat's engine propels it swiftly across the water. 
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to thrust
to thrust
[Verb]

to push an object or person with considerable strength and speed

Ex: The knight thrust his sword into the enemy, swiftly defeating his opponent. 
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to drive
to drive
[Verb]

to force something into or through another object using physical effort or a tool

Ex: He used the heavy machinery to drive the pile into the ground during construction. 
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to stick
to stick
[Verb]

to push or insert something pointed or sharp into or through something else

Ex: The chef stuck a toothpick into the appetizer to hold it together. 
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to pull
to pull
[Verb]

to use your hands to move something or someone toward yourself or in the direction that your hands are moving

Ex: She pulled her suitcase behind her as she walked through the airport. 
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to drag
to drag
[Verb]

to pull something with effort along a surface

Ex: She drags the suitcase across the airport floor. 
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to draw
to draw
[Verb]

to cause something to move toward oneself or in a particular direction by pulling it

Ex: He used a rope to draw the heavy box closer to him. 
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to trail
to trail
[Verb]

to be pulled along by a leading force

Ex: The kite soared in the sky, with its long tail trailing behind it. 
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to tow
to tow
[Verb]

to pull an object behind a vehicle, typically using a rope or chain

Ex: The tow truck was called to tow the car that had broken down on the highway. 
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to yank
to yank
[Verb]

to pull something with a sudden and powerful motion

Ex: He yanked the stubborn weed from the soil, determined to clear the garden. 
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to hitch
to hitch
[Verb]

to quickly and suddenly move something into a different position

Ex: Startled by the sudden noise, she hitched her chair away from the table. 
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to hale
to hale
[Verb]

to drag someone or something with force

Ex: The fishermen had to hale the heavy net filled with fish onto the boat. 
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to tug
to tug
[Verb]

to pull with a quick, forceful movement

Ex: He tugged at the stuck suitcase handle, hoping it would finally open. 
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to drop
to drop
[Verb]

to let or make something fall to the ground

Ex: Supplies are being dropped for the refugees. 
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to dip
to dip
[Verb]

to move something downward

Ex: The bird gracefully dipped its wings as it descended to land on the branch. 
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to immerse

to completely put something into a liquid

Ex: The cook immersed the vegetables completely in the boiling water. 
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to channel

to guide or carve a path for a flow of water through a specific route or landscape, either naturally or intentionally

Ex: Over the years, the stream channeled a deep groove into the landscape. 
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to pump
to pump
[Verb]

to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action

Ex: He had to pump air into the bicycle tires to ensure a smooth ride. 
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