Synonyms of motioned

motioned

verb

past tense of motion

as in waved

to direct or notify by a movement or gesture

the referee motioned the team captains to confer with him on the sideline

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waved
• gestured
• beckoned
• signaled
• nodded
• flagged
• told
• signed
• informed
• shrugged
• advised
• gesticulated
• mimed
• pantomimed
• acquainted
• related
• signalized
• flourished

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of motioned

Bijan Robinson’s touchdown catch The Falcons motioned running back Bijan Robinson out of the backfield and, for the first time all game, put receiver Chris Blair onto the field with him. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Sands was packing up his pregame tailgate when his wife called his name and motioned to the young man in obvious distress. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Two plays after the turnover, Agnew scrambled to his left and motioned for wide receiver Kobe Smith to head toward the end zone. — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026

One person told police that Rodriguez was standing on the sidewalk outside the church when Rodriguez motioned for the person to fight him – after which Rodriguez approached and started swinging fists in his direction, according to court records. — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026

Councilor Jennifer Sigette motioned to keep the city meeting open so everyone would have a chance to comment, to no avail. — Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Aug. 2026

After listening for several seconds, Gulbeyan motioned for arena security. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Faragna motioned to Nardulli to step to one side and spoke into his ear with circumspection. — Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026

Malonga motioned to the ground behind us and described his vision of an outdoor cooking arena for conferences and events, as well as a bakery, a butchery, and a cheese workshop. — Alicia Erickson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026