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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a movement of one's body, limbs, or face that expresses emotion or feeling or reinforces what one is saying.
When he gets excited, he makes a lot of gestures with his hands.Sticking out your tongue at someone is a rude, if somewhat comical, gesture.
- synonyms:
- motion, sign, signal
- similar words:
- body language, gesticulation, indication, pantomime
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| definition 2: |
any action intended for its effect or value as nonverbal communication.
His bringing flowers was a thoughtful gesture.- synonyms:
- sign
- similar words:
- demonstration, display, expression, flourish, indication, show, token
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| related words: |
antic, bow, language, move, movement, wave |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
gestures, gesturing, gestured |
| definition: |
to make a gesture or gestures.
He gestured wildly at me from across the street.- synonyms:
- motion, sign, signal
- similar words:
- beckon, gesticulate
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| related words: |
flourish, nod, sign, signal, wave |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to make a gesture or gestures to (someone) in order to communicate some intention.
His elderly aunt gestured for him to sit by her. |
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