Pronunciation: /dʒɛst/
noun a notable or heroic deed; an exploit
A1 I made a gesture to thank the waiter for bringing me my food.
A2 She used hand gestures to communicate with the deaf person.
B1 The politician's gestures were interpreted as a sign of goodwill towards the opposition.
B2 His grand gesture of buying her a plane ticket showed how much he cared.
C1 The artist's gestures on stage captivated the audience and brought the performance to life.
C2 The CEO's gestures during the meeting conveyed a sense of authority and confidence.
verb to perform a notable or heroic deed; to accomplish an exploit
A1 She gestured for him to come closer.
A2 The teacher gestured for the students to be quiet.
B1 He gestured towards the exit, indicating for them to leave.
B2 The conductor gestured for the musicians to start playing.
C1 The diplomat gestured diplomatically to show agreement.
C2 The actor gestured dramatically during the performance.
formal The artist used precise gestural strokes to create a dynamic composition.
informal She made a grand gest to signal for everyone to come over.
slang He threw up a peace gest before leaving the party.
figurative Her decision to quit her job was a bold gest towards pursuing her passion.
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