Gesture - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈdʒestʃər|  American pronunciation of the word gesture
Brit.  |ˈdʒestʃə|  British pronunciation of the word gesture

noun

- motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
- the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals (syn: motion)
- something done as an indication of intention
a political gesture
a gesture of defiance

verb

- show, express or direct through movement (syn: gesticulate, motion)
He gestured his desire to leave

Extra examples

Specific gestures can indicate particular moods.

His arm was raised in a gesture of defiance.

She gestured towards the fireplace.

He gestured at his audience.

The room was filled with angry people shouting and gesturing.

He gestured to his partner to leave.

Jim raised his hands in a despairing gesture.

Luke made an obscene gesture with his finger.

She shook her head with a gesture of impatience.

They decided it would be a nice gesture to send her a card.

Tearing up the price list was simply a symbolic gesture.

As a gesture of goodwill, we have decided to waive the charges on this occasion.

The Queen has now made a gesture towards public opinion.

Brad gestured towards the door. 'Get out.'

He gestured for her to take a seat.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: gesture
he/she/it: gestures
present participle: gesturing
past tense: gestured
past participle: gestured
noun
singular: gesture
plural: gestures
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