motioned

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Verb motion has 1 sense

gesticulate, gesture, motion - show, express or direct through movement; "He gestured his desire to leave"
--₁ is one way to communicate, intercommunicate

Derived form: noun motion₂
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s to somebody

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Term: motioned

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Description: To make a gesture with one's hand, head, or body, typically to indicate or direct something.

Sample Sentence 1: She motioned for him to come closer.

Sample Sentence 2: The teacher motioned to the students to be quiet.

Sample Sentence 3: He motioned with his fingers, signaling the start of the game.

Sense 2:

Description: To propose or suggest something through a movement or gesture.

Sample Sentence 1: The CEO motioned a new strategy to tackle the problem.

Sample Sentence 2: She motioned a compromise by shaking her head.

Sample Sentence 3: He motioned an idea for the next project using hand movements.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Description: A characteristic movement or gesture.

Sample Sentence 1: Her dance performance was filled with graceful motions.

Sample Sentence 2: The robot's motions were programmed to mimic human behavior.

Sample Sentence 3: The mime artist amazed the crowd with his fluid motions.

Sense 2:

Description: The act of making a formal proposal during a meeting or discussion.

Sample Sentence 1: The motion to adjourn the meeting was passed unanimously.

Sample Sentence 2: The committee discussed the various motions put forward by its members.

Sample Sentence 3: Before voting, it is essential to clearly understand the motions presented.