Motion (Verb)

Meaning

Show, express or direct through movement; "He gestured his desire to leave".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

• She motioned for the kids to come closer and see the surprise.
• The coach motioned for the player to run to the other side of the field.
• He motioned to the waiter to refill their glasses with wine.
• She motioned for her friend to follow her to the next room.
• The police officer motioned to the driver to pull over to the side of the road.

Synonyms

• Gesticulate
• Gesture

Hypernyms

• Communicate
• Intercommunicate

Hyponyms

• Wink
• Bow
• Stretch Forth
• Applaud
• Nod
• Shake
• Hold Out
• Acclaim
• Exsert
• Clap
• Shrug
• Bow Down
• Sign
• Beckon
• Cross Oneself
• Stretch Out
• Spat
• Bless
• Extend
• Wave

Related Words

• Motion (noun)