move to

idiom

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Now back practicing with the Sharks since he was recalled from the Barracuda on Wednesday, Leddy’s playing career is somewhat in limbo, with a return to the AHL, a move to another team, or remaining on San Jose’s NHL roster all possibilities in the coming days and weeks. —Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2026

McIlroy got a four at the par-five first to pull even with the leaders, who both birdied it themselves 10 minutes later to move to 13 under. —Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026

Goldman Sachs’ brave governance committee move to remove DEI policies is a great step towards rethinking inclusion based on the broadest talent pool. —Betsy Atkins, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026

The American hockey player Megan Keller’s slick move to pull the puck past a Canadian defender and score in overtime during the gold-medal game, adding another unbelievable moment to the two teams’ long and perfect rivalry. —Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for move to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue