Direct and Gesture

Direct

Direct verb - To cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway.

Gesture and direct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gesture" instead a verb "Direct".

Gesture

Gesture verb - To direct or notify by a movement or gesture.
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Synonyms for Gesture

Direct and gesture are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Direct" instead a verb "Gesture".

Nearby Words: gestured, gesturing, gestural

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Miitomo Ascended Meme: If a Mii says "direct" or variations thereof, they will do an imitation of the infamous Nintendo Direct hand gesture.
  • Memetic Hand Gesture In Video Game/Miitomo this became an Ascended Meme (and/or a tribute to the sadly-deceased Iwata) as Miis will mimic the gesture every time they say the word "direct".
  • Martial Arts Headband aka: Hachimaki Though somewhat more direct and symbolic, as a gesture, its use mostly mirrors rolling up one's sleeves, or adjusting a helmet / roguishly tilting one's hat for a more martial context.
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