commove

American

[kuh-moov] / kəˈmuv /

verb (used with object)

commoved, commoving

to move violently; agitate; excite.

commove British

/ kəˈmuːv /

verb

to disturb; stir up
to agitate or excite emotionally

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Etymology

Origin of commove

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English commeven, from Anglo-French commoveir, Middle French com(m)ovoir, from Latin commovēre “to move together”; equivalent to com- + move

Example Sentences

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But, I feel that with these photos, sometimes all these photos of broken bodies, of broken cities can commove sort of numbness.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2018

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