Synonyms for

Moore

Verb / mʊr / / mɔ:r / Another word for moore — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Moore is a surname of Irish and English origin, meaning 'descendant of Mór', which means 'great' or 'big'.

Synonyms & similar words

moore mariannecraigmoore henrymoore dudleystuartjohnmoore henryspencermoore georgeedwardmoore thomasmoore dudleymoore gemoore douglasmoore mariannemoore Moor More Morr Muhr Mire Murray Morrison Morton Morris Morse Morrow Morrill Morrell Morrisonn Morrissey Mortimer Mortensen Morrisey Morrissey's Morrisee

Synonyms by register

Formal

increase augment expand enlarge

Informal

grow get bigger build up step up

Literary

wax burgeon swell

Antonyms

lessen decrease diminish reduce wane shrink

Common collocations

  • moore's law
  • moore's law states
  • moore's law predicts
  • moore's law holds
  • moore's law is
  • moore's law applies

Word family

noun Moore

Usage note

The term 'Moore' most commonly refers to Moore's Law, an observation about the historical doubling of transistors on integrated circuits. It is not typically used as a standalone verb or adjective in general English.

Example sentences

  1. My teacher's last name is Moore.
  2. I read a book about a man named Moore.
  3. The Moore family has a big dog.
  4. Moore is a common surname in Ireland.
  5. I know someone with the last name Moore.

Quotes

  • 'It's not what you know, it's who you know,' said the man named Moore.
  • 'The best way to predict your future is to create it,' said the motivational speaker, Benjamin Moore.
  • 'The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing,' said the philosopher, Thomas Moore.

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