Meaning of the word gestures in English
What does gestures mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
gestures
US /ˈdʒɛs.tʃərz/
UK /ˈdʒɛs.tʃəz/
Noun
1.
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example:
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He made a rude gesture with his hand.
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Her gestures were expressive and helped convey her message.
2.
an action performed to convey a feeling or intention
Example:
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Sending flowers was a nice gesture.
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His offer to help was a kind gesture.
Verb
to make a gesture
Example:
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He gestured for me to come closer.
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She gestured towards the door, indicating it was time to leave.
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