motioned

Meanings

• Verb

  To move or signal someone to move, especially by a gesture.

  - "He motioned for the waiter to bring the bill."
  - "The conductor motioned for the train to start."
  - "She motioned for silence in the library."

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Pronunciation

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Variants

List of all variants of motioned that leads to same result
motion , motioned , motioning , motions

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to move' or 'signal' in medieval Latin. Derived from the Latin word 'motus' meaning 'movement'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'motioned' is related to the word 'motion'.

2. In ancient Greece, gestures were used as a primary means of communication in the theater.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gesture: A movement or series of movements with the body or limbs, used as a means of communication or expression.

2. Signal: A means of conveying information, especially by using a series of prearranged signals or codes.

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Culture

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In literature, 'motioned' is often used to describe gestures or signals, such as in Shakespeare's plays. In art, it can be depicted as a painting or sculpture of someone making a gesture.

How to Memorize "motioned"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone making a gesture to signal or move something.
   - Imagine yourself making the gesture to motion someone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of moving or signaling.
   - Think of the word 'motion' and remember it's related to 'motioned'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'M' for 'Move' and 'S' for 'Signal'.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'motioned' and remember it.

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