νεύω neúō

Meaning

to "nod", i.e. (by analogy), signal

In the King James Version: beckon

Derivation: apparently a primary verb;

Where it is used

• John 13:24 So Simon Peter motioned to him to ask Jesus which one He was talking about.
• Acts 24:10 When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.