motion
noun
the action or process of moving or of changing place or position; movement.
motioned
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past participleof motion.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof motion.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
motionnounthe action or process of moving or of changing place or position; movement.
Example Sentences
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Within seconds of our arrival, they motioned for us to stop filming.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Melonie Walcott, an HIV researcher, held an imaginary fishing rod and motioned reeling in a catch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
The photographer motioned her over, and took her picture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
Baffert said as he stood in the winner’s circle and motioned to the grandstand, which was crowded with an announced 41,962 fans, the largest opening day audience since 2016.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 28, 2025
The robot motioned to the goose in her arms.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
