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I gesture her vs You gesture her

Both phrases are incorrect. The verb 'gesture' is not typically used with a direct object like 'her.' Instead, it is more commonly used with a preposition, such as 'to' or 'towards.' Therefore, a correct construction would be 'I gesture to her' or 'You gesture towards her.'

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 844 views

I gesture her

This phrase is incorrect. The verb 'gesture' is not typically used with a direct object like 'her.'

Instead of 'i gesture her,' you can say 'I gesture to her' or 'I gesture towards her.'
  • I know gestures, her mind.
  • Ally is not my aunt, and while I appreciate the gesture of her gift, I don't want it.
  • And I thought... considering the rather shabby way you treated her... it might be a rather gracious gesture if I gave her a coming-home party.
  • Our grand gesture ruined, destroyed, decimated.
  • The dress was an amazing gesture.
  • Should be informed your minimal gestures.
  • Those strange, hypnotic hand gestures.
  • Another Yuletide gesture from a grateful patient.
  • Committing a suicidal gesture says otherwise.
  • My gestures are clearer, my professionalism...
  • Please make a gesture been considered.
  • The Commission really appreciates this gesture by Parliament.
  • I would warn against such ineffectual gestures.
  • However, as yet another gesture of goodwill...
  • Nothing like a melodramatic gesture to solve everything.
  • This gesture was one of great attentiveness which we appreciated.
  • Grand gestures to figure out why we keep needing grand gestures.
  • The system also recognizes iconic gestures such as the "take a picture" gesture, and then takes a picture of whatever is in front of you.
  • It represents a gesture in terms of political content; but it must also be a gesture of how we should actually have to deal with each other.
  • What the Council is doing here is making a gesture, but a gesture not backed by anything of substance.

Alternatives:

  • I gesture to her
  • I gesture towards her

You gesture her

This phrase is also incorrect. The verb 'gesture' is not typically used with a direct object like 'her.'

Instead of 'you gesture her,' you can say 'You gesture to her' or 'You gesture towards her.'
  • I think it might be a nice gesture if you asked her out.
  • Okay, next time, just soften your hands when you gesture.
  • Simpletons, dull, that you gesture, you can't be understood, you're a bit vulgar.
  • Our grand gesture ruined, destroyed, decimated.
  • The dress was an amazing gesture.
  • Should be informed your minimal gestures.
  • Those strange, hypnotic hand gestures.
  • Another Yuletide gesture from a grateful patient.
  • Committing a suicidal gesture says otherwise.
  • My gestures are clearer, my professionalism...
  • Please make a gesture been considered.
  • The Commission really appreciates this gesture by Parliament.
  • I would warn against such ineffectual gestures.
  • However, as yet another gesture of goodwill...
  • Nothing like a melodramatic gesture to solve everything.
  • This gesture was one of great attentiveness which we appreciated.
  • Grand gestures to figure out why we keep needing grand gestures.
  • The system also recognizes iconic gestures such as the "take a picture" gesture, and then takes a picture of whatever is in front of you.
  • It represents a gesture in terms of political content; but it must also be a gesture of how we should actually have to deal with each other.
  • What the Council is doing here is making a gesture, but a gesture not backed by anything of substance.

Alternatives:

  • You gesture to her
  • You gesture towards her

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