Motioned: meaning, definitions and examples

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motioned

 

[ หˆmoสŠสƒษ™nd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

indicating action

The term 'motioned' is the past tense of the verb 'motion', which means to make a gesture or signal, often to indicate something to others. It is commonly used when someone uses their hand, head, or another part of their body to communicate a message without speaking. This can occur in various social, professional, or personal contexts. 'Motioned' suggests an intent to guide or direct attention.

Synonyms

gestured, indicated, signaled

Examples of usage

  • She motioned for him to come closer.
  • The teacher motioned the students to be quiet.
  • He motioned for the waiter to bring the check.
  • They motioned to the crowd to settle down.

Translations

Translations of the word "motioned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น movimentou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅ‡เคค เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gestikuliert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengisyaratkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบะฐะทะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wskazaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆๅ›ณใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fait un signe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seรฑalรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iลŸaret etti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ํ˜ธ๋ฅผ ๋ณด๋ƒˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุดุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naznaฤil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naznaฤil

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็คบๆ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pokazal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ benti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะณะฝะฐะป ะฑะตั€ะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒœแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸarษ™ etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seรฑalรณ

Word origin

The word 'motioned' derives from the root word 'motion', which comes from the Latin word 'motio', meaning 'a moving, a moving cause', related to 'movere', meaning 'to move'. The use of 'motion' dates back to the Middle Ages when body language started being formally recognized as a mode of communication. Over time, the act of making a gesture to convey meaning evolved into becoming a verb in English. The transition from 'motion' as a noun to 'motioned' as a verb reflects the evolution of language and how actions became a significant aspect of human interaction.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,211, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.