Gesticulate Definition
jĕ-stĭkyə-lāt
gesticulated, gesticulates, gesticulating
verb
gesticulated, gesticulates, gesticulating
To make or use gestures, esp. with the hands and arms, as in adding nuances or force to one's speech, or as a substitute for speech.
Webster's New World
To make gestures especially while speaking, as for emphasis.
American Heritage
To express by gesticulating.
Webster's New World
Origin of Gesticulate
From Latin gesticulatus, past participle of gesticulari (to gesticulate) from gesticulus (a mimic gesture), diminutive of gestus (gesture), from gerere, gestum (to bear, carry, perform).
From Wiktionary
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Latin gesticulārī gesticulāt- from gesticulus gesticulation diminutive of gestus gesture, bearing gesture
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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