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   Ges·ture

   /ˈjesCHər/

   

   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 signalsignalingsignsigningmotionmotioningwaveindicationgesticulation
   • ▪ an action performed to convey one's feelings or intentions: "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 or invite (someone) to move somewhere specified: "he gestured her to 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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   Definition of gesture verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   a movement you make with your hand, arm, or head to express what you are thinking or feeling: He made a rude gesture at the crowd. gesture noun [C] (ACTION) something you do to show people how you feel about a person or situation: It would be a nice gesture to invite her to dinner. gesture. verb [ I ] uk / ˈdʒestʃə r/ us.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryGESTURE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   May 3, 2024 · noun. 1. a movement, or movements collectively, of the body, or of part of the body, to express or emphasize ideas, emotions, etc. 2. anything said or done to convey a state of mind, intention, etc.; often, something said or done merely for effect or as a formality. a gesture of sympathy.

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   1. : a movement usually of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea, sentiment, or attitude. raised his hand overhead in a gesture of triumph. 2. : the use of motions of the limbs or body as a means of expression. 3.

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   Definitions of 'gesture' 1. A gesture is a movement that you make with a part of your body, especially your hands, to express emotion or information. [...] 2. A gesture is something that you say or do in order to express your attitude or intentions, often something that you know will not have much effect. [...] 3.

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   n. a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that expresses an idea, opinion, emotion, etc.:[ countable] made a threatening gesture. the use of such movements to express thought, emotion, etc.:[ uncountable] the study of gesture among different cultures.

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   features: Word Combinations ( noun, verb ), Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns. Word Explorer. See. body, communication, face, language, theater. The meaning of gesture. Definition of gesture. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.