gesture
Translation
gesture, hand movement, sign, action
Examples
He made a rude gesture at the other driver.
He made a rude gesture at the other driver.
Her gift was a gesture of goodwill.
Her gift was a gesture of goodwill.
Grammar Patterns
to make a ((adjective)) gesture to perform a movement with a part of the body He made a rude gesture.
a gesture of ((sth.)) a symbolic act Her gift was a gesture of goodwill.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sign, signal, motion, indication
Etymology
From Latin 'gerere' (to bear, carry, perform). Related to 'gestational'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a jester making funny 'gestures' to entertain the court.