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How do you spell Gesture?

Correct spelling

gesture

Remember: GESture - you GESticulate with your hands to carry meaning.

Why is gesture spelled this way?

From Latin gestus, a bearing or action. GERERE (to carry or perform). A gesture is a performed action — meaning carried through movement rather than words.

Common misspellings of gesture

jestureguesturegeschergestuer

Example

She made a dismissive gesture with her hand before walking away.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell gesture?+
The correct spelling is "gesture". Remember: GESture - you GESticulate with your hands to carry meaning.
Is it jesture or gesture?+
The correct spelling is "gesture", not "jesture".

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