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Definition of gesture
2 : 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
3 : the use of motions of the limbs or body as a means of expression
4 : something said or done by way of formality or courtesy, as a symbol or token, or for its effect on the attitudes of others a political gesture to draw popular support — V. L. Parrington
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Examples of gesture in a Sentence
Specific gestures can indicate particular moods.
His arm was raised in a gesture of defiance.
Recent Examples of gesture from the Web
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The Chase family saw it as a nice gesture to give to the matriarch, who has been battling health complications of late.
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In eras with more restraints and slower-moving trends, bold gestures seem to carry more meaning.
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The 74-year-old remembers that his dad took him to Sears in 1967 to buy two new suits, a gesture of kindness when money was tight for him as a seminary student.
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And human-rights activists in Serbia have expressed concern that the appointment of Brnabić is an empty gesture meant to conceal the widespread homophobia that is still rampant in the Balkans.
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KISS basist Gene Simmons has abandoned his effort to trademark his signature hand gesture.
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Twenty years ago, when irrational fear of being infected with HIV/AIDS was at its height, Diana was photographed touching an HIV-positive man, and that one gesture altered public attitudes.
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Gestures being discussed include allowing Israeli businesses to operate in Saudi Arabia and authorizing Israeli planes to fly over the kingdom, which would shave up to three hours off flights to Asia, Kara said.
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In a poignant gesture of reconciliation in 1984, Kohl held hands with Mitterrand during a ceremony at a World War I cemetery in Verdun, France.
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Origin and Etymology of gesture
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin gestura mode of action, from Latin gestus, past participle of gerere
gesture
Definition of gesture
gestured
;gesturing
Examples of gesture in a Sentence
She gestured towards the fireplace.
He gestured at his audience.
The room was filled with angry people shouting and gesturing.
He gestured to his partner to leave.
Recent Examples of gesture from the Web
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Falcone says, gesturing toward tony Park Avenue, 30 floors down.
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On Thursday, Crockett Gillmore left practice early and appeared to gesture to his hamstrings, which have sidelined him for games in the past.
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At one point, as Bridges gestured while making a point to the crowd, shouts can be heard on video ordering him to keep his hands down at his sides.
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Ali I. Rizvi McClatchy On the video, Cook, 41, is the tall inmate gesturing to other prisoners.
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Though the picture book is designed to appeal to children particularly, adults will marvel at a number of language choices that gesture toward specific Latin American countries.
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Moments later, Carter can be seen gesturing at Trout and his father and is walking with a limp, according to court records.
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In the moments after, Archer gestured toward home plate and seemed to apologize for the errant pitch.
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In one of the photos, Trump is gesturing to the ambassador while making a remark to Lavrov.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'gesture'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Origin and Etymology of gesture
see 1gesture
GESTURE Defined for English Language Learners
gesture
playDefinition of gesture for English Language Learners
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: a movement of your body (especially of your hands and arms) that shows or emphasizes an idea or a feeling
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: something said or done to show a particular feeling or attitude
gesture
Definition of gesture for English Language Learners
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: to make a gesture : to move your hands, arms, etc., to express an idea or feeling
GESTURE Defined for Kids
Definition of gesture for Students
1 : a movement of the body (as the hands and arms) that expresses an idea or a feeling … Tutok rose and made a gesture of farewell. — Scott O'Dell, Island of the Blue Dolphins
2 : something said or done that shows a particular feeling He invited her in a gesture of friendship.
Definition of gesture for Students
gestured
;gesturing
: to make or direct with a gesture I gestured for her to come.
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