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
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Gesticulate as a verb (intransitive):
To make gestures or motions, as in speaking.
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Gesticulate as a verb (transitive):
To say or express through gestures.
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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."
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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."
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Gesture as a noun (obsolete):
The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
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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."
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Gesture as a verb (transitive):
To express something by a gesture or gestures.
Examples:
"He gestured his disgust."
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Gesture as a verb (transitive):
To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.