CEFR B2

motioned

verb

Meaning

Gave a signal or direction to someone using a movement of the hand, head, or body.

Examples

She motioned for the students to be quiet as they entered the library.
The police officer motioned the car to pull over to the side of the road.

Synonyms: signaled, gestured, beckoned, gesticulated

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motioned (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊʃənd/

Definition

Gave a signal or direction to someone using a movement of the hand, head, or body.

Examples

She motioned for the students to be quiet as they entered the library.
The police officer motioned the car to pull over to the side of the road.
He motioned toward the empty chair, inviting me to sit down.

How to Use motioned

motion to [someone] (prepositional phrase): to signal toward a person — "He motioned to the waiter to bring the check."
motion for [someone] to [do something] (prepositional phrase): to signal a request for an action — "She motioned for me to wait outside."

Synonyms of motioned

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