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Meaning gesture meaning

What does gesture mean?
Definitions in simple English

gesture

A hand sign for friendly communication. Our old neighbor gestured to us across the road.

gesture

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals something done as an indication of intention a political gesture a gesture of defiance show, express or direct through movement He gestured his desire to leave

Synonyms gesture synonyms

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Conjugation gesture conjugation

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gesture · verb

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Simple sentences

This gesture is familiar to young people.
He made a gesture of impatience.
They communicate with each other by gesture.
His gamely gesture was much appreciated.
He made a gesture with his hand.
I appreciate the gesture.
Sometimes a friendly gesture is worth more than a thousand words.
We didn't know how to interpret the dismissive gesture that Tom made with his hands.
Tom made a gesture with his hand.
We communicated with each other by gesture.
I appreciate the gesture, but it's not enough.
The airline provided free accommodation to stranded passengers as a goodwill gesture.

Movie subtitles

That's how the cheat imagines his gesture, faster than lightning.
I FEEL SURE HE WILL ACCEPT THIS GESTURE IN THE SPIRIT IN WHICH IT IS OFFERED.
But, as a last insane gesture. Mr. Thornton wants you all to step up to the bar and have a drink with him!
As a sentimental gesture toward the best friend that opera ever had-- the late Mr. Semple-- l think it only fitting that his nephew, Mr. Longfellow Deeds. should be made our next chairman.
But I'm making the gesture just the same.
What a gesture for a sergeant.
No. And when you were making your grand gesture did you stop to think how much you were hurting me?
Oh, my dear Miss Totten, you wouldn't discontinue your father's great gesture towards human enlightenment?
I thought it would be a nice little gesture.
Put it down as a gesture to love.
You endangered a lifetime's career for a stupid gesture.
That's a noble gesture, but that fellow was talking through his hat.
God's mercy is not ours to give, but your gesture leads us to believe you have it.
And their gesture sad, investing lank, lean cheeks and war-worn coats, presenteth them unto the gazing moon so many horrid ghosts.
I might've made a gesture that she took as a threat.
This is the State's gesture in showing its appreciation of your bravery.
I feel sure he will accept this gesture in the spirit with which it's offered.
But it's too much to ask, too noble a gesture to hope for.
That's a deuced clever gesture.
By withdrawing your forces, you'll be making a friendly gesture which will almost certainly lead to the reopening of negotiations in Calcutta.
As a friendly gesture.
As a gesture toward the best friend that opera ever had, the late Mr Semple, it's fitting his nephew, Longfellow Deeds, be made our next chairman.
You know, regardless of how I feel about that fellow personally I still think it was a good idea to make this gesture.
A gesture as correct as it is generous.
That may be. But I'm making the gesture just the same.
Merely, a gesture of hospitality, reject it, if you like.
The gesture alone will mean so much to Joe.
In the same gesture we both are looking for peace: you in life, I in death.
Aglaia, your gesture hasn't displeased me.
But when he raised his arm to strike, it was the same gesture, same face.
Come, a gesture of good will.
You see, your husband isn't suing for divorce and claiming these damages as an idle gesture, he's fighting to win.
And some gesture of friendliness.
A gesture would have more eloquence.
Oh, Andrea, what a thing to have happen! If things had only gone a bit differently. If I'd said one word or made one gesture instead of another!
You will appreciate this gesture.

News and current affairs

In a public gesture of despair, Cherkesov admitted the failure of Putin's project to reanimate Russian governance by subordinating it to the security services.
In light of America's current difficulties, its new proposal for addressing the perennial problem of global imbalances should be seen as a constructive gesture.
This gesture, together with the free publication of an opposition newspaper, is precisely the kind of move that will entice EU interest in an enhanced relationship.
Consider recycling, which is often just a feel-good gesture with little environmental benefit and significant cost.
Likewise, Israel must reciprocate every gesture of good will from Hamas, however psychologically difficult this may be.
And dogs don't gesture with their forepaws or use an elaborate grammatical language when trying to explain things.
But, with a strong sense of purpose, a united approach, and perhaps a positive gesture or two, it can be accomplished.
If you are ashamed, you do not expose yourself to punishment, nor do you extend your hand in a gesture of repair. When you are ashamed, you cannot bear the critical gaze of others: you hold your head low.
Unfortunately, the window of opportunity for such a gesture to be viewed in Europe as a much-awaited olive branch - and a sign of real American strength and conviction - is closing fast.
As a gesture intending to boost Kerry's chances, German Defense Minister Peter Struck suggested that his country might reconsider its position on troops in Iraq.
In fact, Bush's was a brave gesture: despite Uribe's success in combating drugs, paramilitaries and guerrillas, his capital is not an especially safe place.
True, NAFTA is only an economic-not a political - union, and no symbolic gesture like the creation of a common currency is contemplated.
But the West did not appreciate this gesture.
But Havel stops well short of an all-embracing gesture toward all who want to settle in Europe.
In this context, EU High Representative Catherine Ashton's meeting with dissidents during her most recent trip to Tehran was merely a symbolic gesture.
Consider, too, the junta's gesture in handing over Yettaw to Senator Webb, and its interaction with the international community on humanitarian assistance after Cyclone Nargis.
The fiscal compact is an empty gesture that may be the last attempt to pretend that EU members are moving toward political unification.
The fallout has shown the potential impact of an alleged gesture, especially in troubled times.
But that would presuppose a small gesture towards the Palestinians, whom Israelis regard as being so deeply divided among themselves that no progress toward a peace settlement seems possible.
But as a gesture for peace and a better future, it certainly would allow Japan to claim the moral high ground.
While Shimon Peres made a gesture of reconciliation by choosing Ankara as the setting for the first speech by an Israeli president to the parliament of a predominantly Muslim country, Israel's concerns about Iran are far more serious than are Turkey's.
This gesture elicited hundreds of Internet postings from Arabs condemning the award as treachery and lamenting the pitiful state of leadership in the Arab world.
The EU has avoided any such gesture, seeking to avoid further tension with Russia.
So far, King Abdullah has shown no sign of opting for a policy of inclusion - not even a token gesture, such as a Shia minister.

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