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Anonymous Posted 8 years ago
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Motion to/toward
He motioned to/toward a coffee pot on the table and asked, "coffee?"
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I'd say we motion toward things, not to them. Be aware that British English makes that "towards", if I am not mistaken.
- I'd say we motion toward things, not to them.
- Be aware that British English makes that "towards", if I am not mistaken.
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I'd say we motion toward things, not to them. Be aware that British English makes that "towards", if I am not mistaken.
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On futher reflection, I think I should add that we can motion to a person, but the meaning is different. "He motioned to Danny to look up. A drone was hovering forty feet above Danny's head." He signalled Danny to look up by pointing up with his finger, perhaps to avoid saying it aloud to prevent others from hearing.
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