Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

make-a-gesture

verb phrase

/meɪk ə ˈdʒɛs.tʃər/

Definition

To perform an action that conveys a feeling, intention, or meaning, often without the use of words.

Examples

After a long day, she decided to make a gesture by baking cookies for her neighbors.
He made a gesture of goodwill by helping her carry the heavy boxes.
To apologize, he made a gesture by sending her flowers.

Meaning

The phrase ‘make a gesture’ refers to the act of creating a physical sign or movement to express something, which can include goodwill, apology, or encouragement.