Acknowledge
Acknowledge verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.
Gesture and acknowledge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gesture" instead a verb "Acknowledge".
Gesture
Gesture verb - To direct or notify by a movement or gesture.
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Synonyms for Gesture
Acknowledge and gesture are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acknowledge" instead a verb "Gesture".
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In V, they may even acknowledge the futility of the gesture, but just say that they hope to buy a little more time.
Source: Video Game / Civilization -
In the Total Drama story, Legacy, Heather reached out to Lindsay after the latter lost her baby, but Lindsay did not acknowledge the gesture.
Source: Heel Realization - Heel Realization: Heather reached out to Lindsay after the latter lost her baby, but Lindsay did not acknowledge the gesture.
Source: Fanfic / Legacy (Total Drama)
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