Meaning of the word gesture in English
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gesture
US /ˈdʒes.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈdʒes.tʃɚ/
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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She nodded her head in a gesture of agreement.
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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It was a gesture of goodwill.
Verb
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