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gesticulates

The correct spelling is gesticulates.

How to pronounce gesticulates

verb

Say it like: Jes-tic-ula-tes

The correct spelling is gesticulates. 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. 1.To make gestures or motions, as in speaking.
  2. 2.To say or express through gestures.

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