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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She motioned to the Egyptian busts and said: "These heads, they talk to me."
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
During a dinner in September with heads of major technology companies, Trump took questions from the press and motioned with his hand for a reporter to speak up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 1, 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
During parts of Sunday’s game in Utah, James desperately motioned toward the Lakers bench for a sub.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2025
He motioned to the wall to his left.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
