adj
Meaning 1
Before a move.
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Usage: not-comparable
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noun
Meaning 2
On certain chess websites: a move set during the opponent's turn which is played automatically (if possible) after the opponent has made their move, done in order to save time in predictable positions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet
Topics: board-games, chess, games
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verb
Meaning 3
To make a premove.
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Usage: Internet
Topics: board-games, chess, games
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verb
Meaning 4
To incite or cause someone to do something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare
Topics: human-sciences, lifestyle, philosophy, religion, sciences, theology
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verb
Meaning 5
To promote or endorse.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh2- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh2i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- Proto-Indo-European *m(y)ewh1- Proto-Indo-European *-yeti Proto-Indo-European *-éyeti Proto-Indo-European *m(y)owh1éyetider. Proto-Italic *moweō Latin movēre Old Northern French moverbor. Middle English moven English move English premove From pre- + move.