gesture of care
noun phraseUK /ˈdʒɛs.tʃər əv keə/
US /ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ əv ker/
A kind action that shows you care about someone.
Bringing soup to a sick friend is a sweet gesture of care.
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2. A small physical touch, like a hug or pat, that comforts someone.
She gave her little brother a gentle gesture of care when he scraped his knee.
3. A symbolic action that shows concern for someone's feelings.
Saving a seat for a lonely classmate was a quiet gesture of care.
4. An act of looking after someone's needs without being asked.
Refilling Grandma's water glass was a simple gesture of care.