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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
[Verb]

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

Ex: The strong shook the branches of the trees outside .
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to rock
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to cause someone or something to move gently from one side to another

Ex: The rocked the small rocking horse .
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to swing
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to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

Ex: The acrobat swung the trapeze , delighting the audience with breathtaking aerial stunts .
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to sway
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to cause something to move gently back and forth or from side to side

Ex: With a gentle push , swayed the porch swing , creating a tranquil atmosphere on the front porch .
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to push
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to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

Ex: They pushed the heavy box across the room.
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to shove
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to push forcefully with a quick, strong movement, often using hands or body

Ex: The janitor shove the heavy cart through the narrow hallway to reach the storage room .
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to hustle
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to cause someone or something to move quickly

Ex: The unexpected arrival of the hustled the suspects out the back door to avoid capture .
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to propel
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to drive, push, or cause to move forward or onward

Ex: The player 's propelled the baseball toward the batter , moving it quickly through the air .
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to thrust
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to push an object or person with considerable strength and speed

Ex: To clear a path , the construction thrust the bulldozer through the dense underbrush .
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to drive
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to move something forward swiftly and forcefully

Ex: She used a hammer drive the nail into the wooden board .
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to stick
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to push or insert something pointed or sharp into or through something else

Ex: stuck the screwdriver into the screw and tightened it .
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to pull
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to use your hands to move something or someone toward yourself or in the direction that your hands are moving

Ex: We pull the curtains to let in more sunlight .
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to drag
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to pull something with effort along a surface

Ex: The tow truck dragging the stranded car to the repair shop .
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to draw
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to cause something to move toward oneself or in a particular direction by pulling it

Ex: o start the lawnmower , you need to pull draw the starter cord firmly .
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to trail
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to be pulled along by a leading force

Ex: As the boat picked up speed , a wake of foamy trailed behind it .
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to tow
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to pull an object behind a vehicle, typically using a rope or chain

Ex: A kind motorist stopped to help and used a tow rope tow the stranded car to the nearest service station .
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to yank
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to pull something with a sudden and powerful motion

Ex: Excited by the bite , yanked the fishing rod to hook the fish .
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to hitch
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to quickly and suddenly move something into a different position

Ex: With a swift motion , hitched the guitar onto his back and headed for the stage .
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to hale
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to drag someone or something with force

Ex: The kidnapper attempted hale the victim into the van , but passersby intervened .
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to tug
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to pull with a quick, forceful movement

Ex: With a sudden gust of wind , the kite tugging at the string in his hands .
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to drop
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to let or make something fall to the ground

Ex: U.S. planes dropping bombs on the city .
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to dip
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to move something downward

Ex: During the yoga class , participants were instructed dip their heads towards their knees in a forward bend .
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to completely put something into a liquid

Ex: As part of the experiment , the scientist needed immerse the specimen in a chemical solution .
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to guide or carve a path for a flow of water through a specific route or landscape, either naturally or intentionally

Ex: The ancient river had channeled its way through the rocky terrain , leaving behind a steep canyon .
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to pump
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to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action

Ex: The pumps blood throughout the circulatory system to supply the body with oxygen .
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