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Raregesticulate
The correct spelling is gesticulate.
How to pronounce gesticulate
/dʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt/
verbIPA: /dʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt/
Say it like: Jes-tic-ula-te
The correct spelling is gesticulate. To make gestures or motions, as in speaking. For example: ""...the TV programme Friends is influencing not only the way Irish people speak but also how they gesticulate. Now almost every utterance is accompanied by arms outstretched and palms turned upwards." Irish Times, December 6, 2004"
Usage Examples
“"...the TV programme Friends is influencing not only the way Irish people speak but also how they gesticulate. Now almost every utterance is accompanied by arms outstretched and palms turned upwards." Irish Times, December 6, 2004”
Definition
verb
- 1.To make gestures or motions, as in speaking.
- 2.To say or express through gestures.
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