move to

idiom

: to cause (someone) to feel (an emotion and especially sadness or sympathy)

He's not easily moved to anger.

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web Both currently have 12-megapixel resolution sensors but Pu claims the front-facing camera will move to 24 megapixels, while the telephoto will gain a 48-megapixel sensor. —

David Phelan, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 The status of the other properties was not immediately clear, however, local and state politicians, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, have expressed concerns that Stellantis could move to shutter the former headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. —

Michael Wayland,robert Ferris, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024 Steel repairs would then move to the left side of the bridge. —

Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 6 Oct. 2024 Williams still provides a lot of in-person support but also has seen a move to digital platforms, largely due to COVID and other safety concerns. —

Sarah Prager, SELF, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for move to

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