beckon vs gesticulate
gesticulate vs beckonbeckon and gesticulate both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| beckon | No | No | Yes | No |
| gesticulate | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
gesticulate is a hypernym of
beckon; that is, gesticulate is a
word with a broader meaning than beckon:
- beckon: signal with the hands or nod
- gesticulate: show, express or direct through movement
| beckon (verb) | gesticulate (verb) |
|---|---|
| signal with the hands or nod | show, express or direct through movement |
| summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture | |
| appear inviting |
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