gesture
/ˈdʒestʃə(r)/noun
उच्चारण जेस्चर
इशारा; भाव
Core word
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[C, U]
a movement that you make with your hands, your head or your face to show a particular meaning; something that you do or say to show a particular feeling or intention
इशारा; भाव
- a gesture of goodwill
- He raised his hand in a gesture asking the class to be silent.
- He made a rude gesture, and the referee sent him off.
+ 2 more examples
- She waved in a friendly gesture as the train left.
- Giving flowers to the nurses was a kind gesture.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
make a gesture (of sth)
As a noun, make takes gesture: make a gesture. Of names the feeling shown: a gesture of goodwill.
Noun के रूप में gesture के साथ make आता है: make a gesture। Of भाव का नाम बताता है: a gesture of goodwill।
- He made a rude gesture at the driver.
- The release of prisoners was a gesture of goodwill.
gesture to / towards sb (verb)
As a verb, gesture takes to or towards: gesture to someone to do something. It is intransitive.
Verb के रूप में gesture के साथ to या towards आता है: gesture to someone to do something। यह intransitive है।
- The guard gestured to us to wait.
- She gestured towards the door.
gesture at / towards + thing
Use at or towards when the movement points to an object or place.
जब गति किसी वस्तु या स्थान की ओर इशारा करे तो at या towards आता है।
- He gestured at the empty chair.
- The teacher gestured towards the board.
a nice / kind gesture (figurative)
In the figurative sense a gesture is an action showing a feeling. Gesture is countable.
आलंकारिक अर्थ में gesture भाव दिखाने वाला कार्य है। Gesture countable है।
- Bringing flowers was a kind gesture.
- It was a small gesture, but it meant a lot.
+Collocations 4
adjective + gesture
kindgenerousfriendlyemptysymbolic
- The principal's visit was a kind gesture.
verb + gesture
makeappreciatereturnmisreadwelcome
- She appreciated the gesture and thanked him.
gesture + of
goodwillfriendshipsupportrespectdefiance
- Folded hands are a gesture of respect.
type + gesture
handbodyfacialpoliterude
- A hand gesture told the driver to stop.
“More examples 5
- A nod is a common gesture of agreement in India.
सिर हिलाना भारत में सहमति का आम इशारा है।
- Radhika waved a gesture of thanks to the bus driver.
राधिका ने बस चालक की ओर धन्यवाद का इशारा किया।
- The manager's offer to pay for the repair was a good gesture.
मरम्मत का खर्च उठाने का प्रबंधक का प्रस्ताव एक अच्छा कदम था।
- She gestured to the child to sit down.
उसने बच्चे को बैठने का इशारा किया।
- Deaf people use gestures and sign language to communicate.
मूक-बधिर लोग संवाद के लिए इशारों और सांकेतिक भाषा का उपयोग करते हैं।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ He gestured me to come in.
✓ He gestured to me to come in.
Gesture is intransitive here; the person needs the preposition to.
यहाँ gesture intransitive है; व्यक्ति से पहले preposition 'to' आना चाहिए।
✗ She did a gesture of thanks.
✓ She made a gesture of thanks.
The usual collocation is make a gesture, not do a gesture.
प्रचलित collocation 'make a gesture' है, 'do a gesture' नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These words are about body movement, but they carry different kinds of meaning.
ये शब्द शरीर की गति से जुड़े हैं, पर अलग तरह का अर्थ देते हैं।
A movement that carries a meaning, or an action showing a feeling.
अर्थ बताने वाली गति, या भाव दिखाने वाला कार्य।
- A smile is a friendly gesture.
A movement or sound that gives information or an order.
सूचना या आदेश देने वाली गति या ध्वनि।
- The referee gave a signal.
Something that shows a fact or a message; broader than a movement.
तथ्य या संदेश दिखाने वाली चीज़; गति से अधिक व्यापक।
- Clouds are a sign of rain.
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
A gesture of goodwill (a kind action showing friendly intentions), a nice gesture.
Collocations: a gesture of goodwill (सद्भावना का कार्य), a nice gesture (अच्छा व्यवहार)।