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ges·ture
 gesture
- pronunciation:
- jes
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a movement of one's body or face that shows feeling or thought.
Raising your hand in class is a gesture that shows you wish to speak.
- synonyms:
- motion, signal
- similar words:
- indication, pantomime
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| definition 2: |
an action meant to show feeling or that is done for effect.
His bringing flowers was a kind gesture.- similar words:
- demonstration, display, expression, flourish, indication, show, token
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| related words: |
bow, language, move, movement, wave |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
gestured, gestures, gesturing |
| definition: |
to make a gesture or gestures.
He gestured wildly with his arms to try to get the driver to stop and help him.- synonyms:
- sign, signal
- similar words:
- beckon
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| related words: |
nod, sign, signal, wave |
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