gesture
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definition
verb
she gestured meaningfully with the pistol
make a gesture.
noun
Alex made a gesture of apology
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.
translation of 'gesture'
noun
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example
In a 'gesture' of goodwill, a 24-hour internet cafe and a finance company in Edinburgh have offered US citizens free internet access to contact their loved ones.
She took it out and pointed it at him and curled it to 'gesture' him to come towards her.
Glaring after the departing man, Cael flicked a rude 'gesture' in his direction.
Security Ministry officials called it a 'gesture' of national reconciliation and said that more releases would follow.
He leaned forward from the back seat so he could 'gesture' emphatically in front of the gear shift.
This is accompanied by a thumbs-up 'gesture' which is a simple but effective way of getting the children to respond to and interact with the teacher.
Maggie was touched by the kind 'gesture'
He closed his blue eyes and spread his hands out in a 'gesture' of surrender.
Their acceptance of Lydia is total and is signified by a 'gesture' of affection from his mother.
However, the seeming pointlessness of the 'gesture' is the key to its ironic effect and the reason why it enjoys a kinship with Ferry's work.
so much is conveyed by 'gesture'
Above all a political 'gesture' and propaganda exercise, the charter had less effect on American isolationists than hoped.
Given her special circumstances, it says, it is prepared as a 'gesture' of goodwill to fund the costs of the operation, which are about £10,000.
He denied the move was a political 'gesture' .
Will sighed and turned around slowly, holding his hands up in a 'gesture' of surrender.
As they approached the lower window, Tracy made a 'gesture' to Erin to move to the side away from the window.
Alex made a 'gesture' of apology
a 'gesture' of goodwill
He accepted the book and kissed it, using an Eastern 'gesture' of respect toward the givers.
As a goodwill 'gesture' , I took several sports writers out for a meal Thursday.
Marcus reciprocated the farewell 'gesture' by slightly nodding his head and slowly blinking his large, intelligent eyes.
so much is conveyed by 'gesture'
Alex made a 'gesture' of apology
I just received the October issue and appreciate your kind 'gesture' in sending us extra copies.
I hope the amendment will not be just a 'gesture'
Moreover, we appreciate the magnanimous 'gesture' of the Minister of Sports for apologising in the larger interest of cricket.
I broke away from Andrew suddenly, in a liberating 'gesture' of defiance.
A Department of Justice spokesperson rejected suggestions the move was a political 'gesture' which would prove unrealistic when challenged.
I must admit that I agonised a bit about this because I felt it was a small 'gesture' that would have little effect and give more pleasure to the person sending the card than the recipient.
Most of the time, it will merely be a 'gesture' of principle, with no practical effect.
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