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   gesture

   /ˈdʒɛstʃə/

   noun

   • 1. a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning: "Alex made a gesture of apology" Similar signalsignallingsignsigningmotionmotioningwaveindicationgesticulation
   • ▪ an action performed to convey a feeling or intention: "Maggie was touched by the kind gesture" Similar actiondeedactmove
   • ▪ an action performed for show in the knowledge that it will have no effect: "I hope the amendment will not be just a gesture"

   verb

   • 1. make a gesture: "she gestured meaningfully with the pistol"
   • ▪ direct (someone) somewhere by means of a gesture: "he gestured her towards a chair"
   • ▪ express (something) with a gesture or gestures: "he gestured his dissent at this"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from medieval Latin gestura, from Latin gerere ‘bear, wield, perform’. The original sense was ‘bearing, deportment’, hence ‘the use of posture and bodily movements for effect in oratory’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. gestural adjective

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   What does gesture mean?

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   What is an example of a gesture?

   • A gesture is a movement of the hand, arms, or other body part that is intended to indicate or emphasize something, often when speaking. In other words, gestures are body movements that express something. For example, a wave of the hand is a common gesture used to say hello to someone. In this sense, gesture is also commonly used as a verb.

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   Is gesture a verb or a noun?

   • The thing to remember about gesture, whether you're using it as a verb or a noun, is that not only is it a movement of the hands or body, but it's also a movement that has some meaning, intention, or emotion behind it.

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   What is a political gesture?

   • 2. something said or done as a formality or as an indication of intention: a political gesture. 1. a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc.: a threatening gesture.

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     GESTURE meaning: 1. a movement of the hands, arms, or head,...

   • Znaczenie Gesture, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     GESTURE definicja: 1. a movement of the hands, arms, or...

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     GESTURE translate: 動作, 手勢；姿勢；示意動作, 象徵性的行動, 姿態；表示,...

   • Gesture: French Translation

     gesture translate: geste [masculine], geste [masculine],...

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     GESTURE translate: การแสดงท่าทาง, แสดงท่าทาง. Learn more in...

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   A gesture is a movement that you make with a part of your body, especially your hands, to express emotion or information. Sarah made a menacing gesture with her fist. He throws his hands open in a gesture which clearly indicates his relief.

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   A gesture is a movement of the hand, arms, or other body part that is intended to indicate or emphasize something, often when speaking. In other words, gestures are body movements that express something. For example, a wave of the hand is a common gesture used to say hello to someone.

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   The meaning of GESTURE is a movement usually of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea, sentiment, or attitude. How to use gesture in a sentence.

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   a movement of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that expresses a thought, opinion, or emotion: a threatening gesture; any action or communication used to express an idea or feeling: a loving gesture

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   noun. the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals. synonyms: motion. see more. noun. something done as an indication of intention. “a political gesture ”. “a gesture of defiance”. see more.

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