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gesticulate

verb
/dʒɛˈstɪkjʊleɪt/

Meaning

to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

Example Sentences

He gesticulated wildly to get their attention.

Synonyms

gesture, signal, motion, wave

Antonyms

speak, verbalize

Collocations

gesticulate wildly, gesticulate angrily, gesticulate to explain

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