gesticulate
English
Etymology
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From Latin gesticulatus, past participle of gesticulari (“to gesticulate”), from gesticulus (“a mimic gesture”), diminutive of gestus (“gesture”), from gerere, gestum (“to bear, carry, perform”).
Pronunciation
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Verb
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- (intransitive) To make gestures or motions, as in speaking.
- (transitive) To say or express through gestures.
- "...the TV programme Friends is influencing not only the way Irish people speak but also how they gesticulate. Now almost every utterance is accompanied by arms outstretched and palms turned upwards." Irish Times, December 6, 2004
Related terms
Translations
to make gestures
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to express through gestures
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