liikuttaa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- actuate verb To activate, or to put into motion; to animate.
- affect verb To influence or make a difference to something.
- manipulate verb To handle, adjust, or operate something skillfully with the hands.
- move verb To change position or location.
- pass verb To move from one place, position, or state to another.
- propel verb To push or drive something forward.
- ruffle noun A gathered, frilled strip of fabric used as decoration on clothing.
- stir verb To mix a liquid or substance by moving an object like a spoon through it.
- transport verb To carry people or goods from one place to another.
Senses
liikuttaa is used for these senses in English:
- actuate (transitive) To activate, or to put into motion; to animate.
- affect (transitive) To move to emotion.
- manipulate (transitive, medicine) To handle and move a body part, either as an examination or for a therapeutic purpose
- move (transitive, ergative) 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
- move (transitive) To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion, to excite (for example, an emotion).
- pass (ditransitive) To cause to move or go; to send; to transfer from one person, place, or condition to another.
- propel (transitive) To provide an impetus for motion or physical action; to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive or push forward.
- ruffle (transitive) To disturb; especially, to cause to flutter.
actuate — full definition
- verb To activate, or to put into motion; to animate.
- verb To incite to action; to motivate.
affect — full definition
- verb To influence or make a difference to something.
- verb To pretend to have or feel a quality; to put on.