Synonyms for GESTURE
ˈdʒɛs tʃərges·ture

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. gestureverb

   Synonyms:
   gesticulate

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:3.0 / 3 votes

1. gesturenoun

   motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

   Synonyms:
   motion

2. gesture, motionnoun

   the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

   Synonyms:
   move, gesture, apparent motion, movement, motility, apparent movement, motion, question

3. gestureverb

   something done as an indication of intention

   "a political gesture"; "a gesture of defiance"

   Synonyms:
   motion

4. gesticulate, gesture, motionverb

   show, express or direct through movement

   "He gestured his desire to leave"

   Synonyms:
   gesture, gesticulate, motion

Matched Categories

1. • Communicate
   • Motion
   • Visual Communication

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. beckoning

   making a gesture with the hand or head to encourage someone to approach or follow.

   they were becoming to him.

   Submitted by ahamedshafeek455 on December 13, 2019  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gesturenoun

   Synonyms:
   action (accompanying oral utterance), gesticulation

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 2 votes

1. gesturenoun

   Synonyms:
   gesticulation, gesturing

2. gestureverb

   Synonyms:
   gesticulate

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "gesture":

   geste, flick, move, posture, signal

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How to use GESTURE in a sentence?

1. Wes Gordon:

   This season my vision was to really focus on the idea of a grand gesture, of the drama of a disciplined exuberance, adding in that discipline. And, whether it's the sleeve or an embroidery or the color, finding out that one thing that's at the heart of the piece, and letting that shine, going all in for it, the Carolina Herrera woman is bold, she's colorful, she's the center of the party, she's never looking for a wardrobe to disappear or blend in. I often say that, on a rainy gray day such as today, when everyone on the sidewalk will be in a black coat, the Carolina Herrera woman is in hot pink.

2. Shen Lyushun:

   We especially did not let them (the U.S.) know. It was a goodwill gesture, if China protests, you can say you didn't know.

3. David Friedman:

   I want to thank you for holding the cabinet meeting and for the extraordinary gesture that you and the State of Israel are making to the President of the United States, it's well-deserved, but it's much appreciated.

4. Granit Xhaka:

   For me it was a really special day, this is a victory for my family, for Switzerland, Albania, Kosovo. The gesture was for everyone who has supported me, it was not aimed at our opponents. It was a really emotional game.

5. Ken Slater:

   The community loved the project and was extremely supportive, we had several community members thank Gavin for his gesture towards the veterans. His family was very proud of him.