Gesture ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Gesture ( noun )

1. A movement or action made as a way of expressing an idea or feeling.
2. A movement of a part of the body, especially the hand or head, as an indication of attitude or meaning.
3. An act or formality that has symbolic significance.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french geste, from latin gestus "movement, action", from gerere "do, perform".

Examples:

1. She made a gesture of frustration.
2. He made a gesture of agreement.
3. She made a gesture of welcome.
4. He made a gesture of farewell.
5. She made a gesture of apology.

(As a verb)

Gesture ( verb )

1. A movement or action made as a way of expressing an idea or feeling.
2. A movement of a part of the body, especially the hand or head, as an indication of attitude or meaning.
3. An act or formality that has symbolic significance.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french geste, from latin gestus "movement, action", from gerere "do, perform".

Examples:

1. She made a gesture of frustration.
2. He made a gesture of agreement.
3. She made a gesture of welcome.
4. He made a gesture of farewell.
5. She made a gesture of apology.