make a motion

/meɪk eɪ ˌmoʊʃən/
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Other forms: made a motion; making a motion; makes a motion

Definitions of make a motion
  1. verb
    propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting
    synonyms: move
    go, move
    have a turn; make one's move in a game
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    type of:
    advise, propose, suggest
    make a proposal, declare a plan for something
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