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I move me vs I move myself

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I move me' is less common and informal, while 'I move myself' is more standard and formal. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 1520 views

I move me

This phrase is less common and informal, but it can be used in casual conversations or informal writing.

This phrase is used when you want to express that you are taking action to physically relocate yourself. It is more informal and less standard than 'I move myself.'

Examples:

When I get uncomfortable, I move me to a different seat.
I move me to the other side of the room to get a better view.
I move me closer to the stage to see the performance.
I move me out of the way so others can pass.
I move me to a quieter place to focus.

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Every time I move me head me eyeballs hurt.
No, the truth is I asked Weaver to move me to another unit.
I want you to move me off the OB floor the minute I'm done delivering.
I need you to move me to a place where I can plug in a different computer.
- I want you to move me to another cell.
I can know what it is, then I can move me.
If I move, he spots me.
I have to admit, it's eerie the way when I move, she follows me, as though she knows exactly where I am.
But then hers will, and that's when I make me move.
And now I have to watch everyone I love move on without me.
I had to move me and the kids into a homeless shelter for a month, all right?
And just this once, I want to move for me.
So if you move me I'll die?
Because something about you moves me.
The law moves slow; I move fast.
With this controlling belt, the castle robot moves as I move.
I move a lot of single females.
I move our relationship terminate immediately.
If I could pray to move, prayers would move me.
I move money around, you move information.

Alternatives:

I relocate myself
I shift my position
I change my location
I transfer myself
I reposition myself

I move myself

This phrase is more standard and formal, suitable for professional or academic contexts.

This phrase is used when you want to express that you are physically relocating yourself. It is more standard and formal than 'I move me.'

Examples:

I move myself to a different room for privacy.
She asked me to move myself to the back of the line.
He decided to move himself to a new city for a fresh start.
Please remember to move yourself to a safe location during the drill.
I need to move myself to a better position to see the presentation.

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No woman will come near it, which means I should probably move myself to another table.
I can't move it myself.
Maybe I'd even move on myself.
You'll show me the way and while inside I'll move about by myself.
There's no way I can move him by myself.
Seriously, Bruce, it's made of plastic, I could move it myself.
Actually, I'm kind of looking to make a move myself.
I taught him a couple of dance moves myself.
It gives me the freedom to move on myself.
Tried to move him myself, but couldn't.
I-I couldn't move him by myself.
I'm sorry, Jim, but you're leaving and I can't move the pillow myself, so I want to make it right.
Looks like I got to move the rubbish myself.
Everyone at Namboze was so worried when we heard the program might move to U.C.L.A., myself included.
It would be a pretty bold move to just force myself into Ricky's apartment, but I might give it a try.
Anyway, because of my eyes... I wear contacts now I'd have to move down front by myself, so I could see.
The idea is that I build autonomy so that eventually I'll be able to move out and support myself.
Now, if that should prove to be the case, I'm happy to move on, find myself the real spy.
I was always good at helping Vince move forward, not very good at helping myself move forward.
If I choose to move on Florence myself... ...who are you to stop me?

Alternatives:

I relocate myself
I shift my position
I change my location
I transfer myself
I reposition myself

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