Synonyms of motioned

motioned

verb

past tense of motion

as in waved

to direct or notify by a movement or gesture

the referee motioned the team captains to confer with him on the sideline

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waved
• gestured
• beckoned
• signaled
• nodded
• flagged
• told
• signed
• informed
• shrugged
• advised
• gesticulated
• mimed
• pantomimed
• acquainted
• related
• signalized
• flourished

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of motioned

An elderly woman in a proper ink-black dress and modest, sensible heels motioned us over and led us down the aisle, inviting us to sit in the pair of waiting chairs just opposite the pulpit. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

Ripa then motioned to the other side, indicating that the hotel placed the tissue holder to the left of the toilet. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026

Audience jeers council’s I-77 decision Mayfield, who serves council at-large, motioned to keep Charlotte from changing its previous vote against the toll lanes. — Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026

The 2022 ruling came after the defense motioned in 2020 to have Toshpuldzoda evaluated for mental health issues. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026

Bijan Robinson’s touchdown catch The Falcons motioned running back Bijan Robinson out of the backfield and, for the first time all game, put receiver Chris Blair onto the field with him. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Sands was packing up his pregame tailgate when his wife called his name and motioned to the young man in obvious distress. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Two plays after the turnover, Agnew scrambled to his left and motioned for wide receiver Kobe Smith to head toward the end zone. — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026

One person told police that Rodriguez was standing on the sidewalk outside the church when Rodriguez motioned for the person to fight him – after which Rodriguez approached and started swinging fists in his direction, according to court records. — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026