motion

²motion

verb

mo·tionedmo·tion·ing\ˈmō-sh(ə-)niŋ\

Definition of MOTION

intransitive verb

: to signal by a movement or gesture <the pitcher motioned to the catcher>

transitive verb

: to direct by a motion <motioned me to the seat>

Examples of MOTION

1. The guard motioned us through the gate.
2. She motioned to her assistant.
3. She motioned at the empty chair beside her and told me to sit down.

First Known Use of MOTION

1747

Related to MOTION

Synonyms: beckon, flag, gesture, signal, wave

Related Words: nod; gesticulate, mime, pantomime, sign; signalize; acquaint, advise, inform, relate, tell; flourish, shrug

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