motion
verb [I or T, usually + adv/prep] /ˈməʊ.ʃən/
/ˈmoʊ-/ Definition
› to make a signal to someone, usually with your hand or head: I saw him motion to the man at the door, who quietly left. Her attendants all gathered round her, but she motioned them away. [+ obj + to infinitive ] He motioned me to sit down.Gestures and gesturing in general
(Definition of motion verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- air quotes noun
- bat verb (EYELASHES)
- beckon verb
- blow verb (SEND OUT AIR)
- bob noun (MOVEMENT)
- body language noun
- cock verb (TURN)
- cross your fingers idiom 1
- give sb the finger idiom
- inclination noun (MOVEMENT)
- mooning noun
- nod noun
- nod verb
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