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gesticulate

/ˌɡɛstɪˈkʌlɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does gesticulate mean?

verb

to use gestures to convey meaning or emotion, typically in a dramatic or exaggerated way.

Example

"The actor gesticulated wildly as he delivered his lines on stage."

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