wink - signal by winking; "She winked at him"

exsert, hold out, stretch forth, stretch out, put out, extend - thrust or extend out; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting"

shrug - raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation

clap, spat - clap one's hands together; "The children were clapping to the music"

communicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings; "He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist"

applaud, acclaim, clap, spat - clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

bless, sign - make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate

nod - express or signify by nodding; "He nodded his approval"

cross oneself - make the sign of the cross; in the Catholic religion

bow, bow down - bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head; "He bowed before the King"; "She bowed her head in shame"

shake - shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state; "shake one's head"; "She shook her finger at the naughty students"; "The old enemies shook hands"; "Don't shake your fist at me!"

beckon, wave - signal with the hands or nod; "She waved to her friends"; "He waved his hand hospitably"