move to

phrase

Synonyms of move tonext
1
: to cause (someone) to feel (an emotion and especially sadness or sympathy)
He's not easily moved to anger.
2
: to cause (someone) to act or think in a specified way
The report moved me to change my mind.
His arguments moved them to reconsider the plan.
I felt moved to speak.

Examples of move to in a Sentence

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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 An American entrepreneur's move to Italy highlighted a stark cultural divide in work ethic. Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The move to 18th & Vine marks a significant change from the festival’s previous location on the grounds of the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 Woodward and Kambli worked together at the Justice Department before Kambli’s move to private practice. Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for move to

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“Move to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20to. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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