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, 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:
   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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1. Al Fadi:

   It's a noble.... gesture on his part to try to relook again at the interpretation of the Koran. But the problem is, you have fourteen hundred years... of history that backs up the interpretation we're seeing basically by groups like ISIS, Boko Haram, Al Shaba and Al Qaeda.

2. Harry Jackson:

   It was a responsible gesture by the Virgina PTA. Now I hope the Fairfax NAACP and PTA do the same.

3. Kristian Sonnier:

   A celebration would not be the right gesture for those who will never be made whole, this is more taking stock and recognizing what we have accomplished and that we have a lot more work to do.

4. John Lasseter:

   It’s been brought to my attention that I have made some of you feel disrespected or uncomfortable. That was never my intent. Collectively, you mean the world to me, and I deeply apologize if I have let you down. I especially want to apologize to anyone who has ever been on the receiving end of an unwanted hug or any other gesture they felt crossed the line in any way, shape, or form.

5. Steve Parsons-Pool -RRB- Sean:

   He feels that should be reinstated and his position recognized and respected, but very quietly and without fuss, he personally rescinded the kind gesture from the queen so as not to create… a bad feeling amongst his family members. After all, this was a huge event for Camilla who as the Duchess of Cornwall was installed as a Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter.