premove

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Synonyms: remove, promove

Antonyms: remove, promove

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|online|_|chess}} On certain [[chess]] [[website]]s: 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 [[position]]s.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|online|_|chess}} To make a premove.
2. {{lb|en|philosophy|theology|rare}} To [[incite]] or [[cause]] someone to do something.
3. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To [[promote]] or [[endorse]].

Adjective

1. Before a [[move]].

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