mover a

mover a(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to move to
No tengo muy buena opinión de los políticos. Creo que lo único que les mueve a actuar es su propio interés.I don't think much of politicians. I believe that the only thing that moves them to act is self-interest.
Nunca me había planteado tener hijos, pero el amor que siento por mi esposo me movió a hacerlo.I'd never thought about having children, but the love I have for my husband moved me to do it.
b. to prompt to
¿Qué le movió a dejar su trabajo? - Quería crear mi propia empresa.What prompted you to quit your job? - I wanted to start my own business.
c. to inspire to
El director dice que lo que le movió a hacer la película fue el recuerdo de sus abuelos y su largo periplo hasta llegar al Nuevo Mundo.The director says that what inspired him to make the movie was the memory of his grandparents and their long journey to the New World.
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