Gesture meaning

What does “gesture” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“gesture” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling.

gesture

noun

  1. motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

  2. the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

    Synonymsmotion
  3. something done as an indication of intention

    “a political gesture”

    “a gesture of defiance”

verb

  1. show, express or direct through movement

    “He gestured his desire to leave”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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