gesture

🇺🇸 /ˈdʒestʃər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈdʒestʃə(r)/
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Tags TOP3000Oxford5000CEFR-C1
noun
B2

A hand, head, or face movement that shows meaning.

She made a gesture to show she was tired.

C1

Something you do or say to show a feeling or plan.

The company made a friendly gesture to its workers.

verb
R

To move your hands, head, or face to express meaning.

He gestured for me to come closer.

translation

n. A hand, head, or face movement that shows meaning.; Something you do or say to show a feeling or plan.
v. To move your hands, head, or face to express meaning.

Word Forms

3rd Present gestures
Past gestured
Perfect gestured
Progressive gesturing
Plural gestures

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