Gesture and Show

Gesture

Gesture noun - A movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling.
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Synonyms for Gesture

Show and gesture are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Show" instead the word "Gesture" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: gestured, gesturing, gestural

Show

Show noun - An outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect.

Gesture and show are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gesture" instead the word "Show" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: showy, showed, showing, showcase, shown

How words are described

good good gesture good show
similar similar gesture similar show
typical typical gesture typical show
certain certain gesture certain show
Other adjectives: standard, single, little, final, last, said, favorite.

Common collocations

ability gesture ability show ability

Both words in one sentence

  • Flipping the Bird Similar to the Justice League example above, Stan says he needs them back because he has a gesture to show her.
  • Awesome / Family Guy On the other hand, the gesture does show that even a twisted show like this has a moral code.
  • Grand Romantic Gesture The show even pointed out that such gestures can be considered creepy and stalker-ish if the intended recipient does not welcome the gesture.
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