gesture vs bless

bless vs gesture

gesture is a noun but bless is not a noun.

gesture and bless both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gesture	Yes	No	Yes	No
bless	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, bless is a hyponym of gesture; that is, bless is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gesture:

gesture: show, express or direct through movement
bless: make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate

Other hyponyms of gesture include wink, exsert, extend, hold out, put out, stretch forth, stretch out, shrug, clap, spat, acclaim, applaud, clap, spat, sign, nod, cross oneself, bow, bow down, shake, beckon, wave, kneel.

gesture (noun)	bless (noun)
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
something done as an indication of intention
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

gesture (verb)	bless (verb)
show, express or direct through movement	give a benediction to
	render holy by means of religious rites
	make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
	confer prosperity or happiness on

Difference between gesture and bless

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