gesture

[US]/ˈdʒestʃə(r)/
[UK]/ˈdʒestʃər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
vt. & vi. to make a movement with part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

Phrases & Collocations

gesture of goodwill

kind gesture

gesture of appreciation

non-verbal gesture

gesture of solidarity

gesture recognition

make a gesture

Example Sentences

a gesture of solidarity and brotherhood.

an emphatic gesture of disapproval;

Alex made a gesture of apology.

an earnest gesture of goodwill.

sent flowers as a gesture of sympathy.

she gestured meaningfully with the pistol.

free gestures and movements

a token gesture of reconciliation; token resistance.

an unappreciated gesture of good will.

He gestured angrily at me.

I consider a supremely beautiful gesture.

He gestured vaguely towards the house.

the gesture appeared both affected and stagy.

with a dramatic gesture, she put a hand to her brow.

he gestured his dissent at this.

he gestured her to a chair.

she made a gesture which he chose to interpret as an invitation.

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