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motioned

motioned is the simple past and past participle of motion.

Meaning of motion

Verb

motion (third-person singular simple present motions, present participle motioning, simple past and past participle motioned)

  1. To gesture indicating a desired movement.
    • He motioned for me to come closer.
  2. (proscribed) To introduce a motion in parliamentary procedure.
  3. To make a proposal; to offer plans.
    • Here's Gloucester, a foe to citizens,
      One that still motions war and never peace1591 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The First Part of Henry the Sixt”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward]...

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Questions about motioned

What is motioned the simple past and past participle of?
Motioned is the simple past and past participle of motion.

Words near motioned in the dictionary

  1. motion-picture
  2. motion-pictures
  3. motionable
  4. motional
  5. motionally
  6. motioned
  7. motioner
  8. motioners
  9. Motiong
  10. motioning
  11. motionings

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