gesticulate Meaning & Definition
What Does Gesticulate Mean?
Gesticulate is a verb that means To make gestures or motions, as in speaking. It is also used to mean To say or express through gestures.
Word Facts for Gesticulate
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dʒɛsˈtɪkjʊleɪt/ |
| Synonyms | gesture and motion |
| Verb forms | gesticulates, gesticulating, gesticulated |
Gesticulate Definition (Verb)
- To make gestures or motions, as in speaking.
- To say or express through gestures.
Synonyms of Gesticulate
Gesticulate synonyms and antonyms →Gesticulate in a Sentence
"...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
Word Forms & Grammar
gesticulate (third-person singular simple present gesticulates, present participle gesticulating, simple past and past participle gesticulated)
Origin of Gesticulate
Borrowed from Latin gesticulātus, perfect active participle of gesticulor (“to gesticulate”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from gesticulus (“a mimic gesture”), diminutive of gestus (“gesture”), from gerō (“to bear, carry, perform”).
Questions People Ask About Gesticulate
What part of speech is gesticulate?
Gesticulate is a verb.
What is another word for gesticulate?
Words with a similar meaning to gesticulate include gesture and motion. See the full list of gesticulate synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of gesticulate?
The past tense of gesticulate is gesticulated. The present participle is gesticulating.