The difference between Gesticulate and Gesture

When used as verbs, gesticulate means to make gestures or motions, as in speaking, whereas gesture means to make a gesture or gestures.


Gesture is also noun with the meaning: a motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

check bellow for the other definitions of Gesticulate and Gesture

  1. Gesticulate as a verb (intransitive):

    To make gestures or motions, as in speaking.

  2. Gesticulate as a verb (transitive):

    To say or express through gestures.

  1. Gesture as a noun:

    A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

    Examples:

    "The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear."

    "This Web browser can be controlled with mouse gestures."

  2. Gesture as a noun:

    An act or a remark made as a formality or as a sign of attitude.

    Examples:

    "We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy."

  3. Gesture as a noun (obsolete):

    The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

  1. Gesture as a verb (intransitive):

    To make a gesture or gestures.

    Examples:

    "My dad said to never gesture with my hands when I talk."

    "Never gesture at someone with a middle finger."

  2. Gesture as a verb (transitive):

    To express something by a gesture or gestures.

    Examples:

    "He gestured his disgust."

  3. Gesture as a verb (transitive):

    To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.

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