gesture vs stretch forth

stretch forth vs gesture

gesture is a noun but stretch forth is not a noun.

gesture and stretch forth both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gesture	Yes	No	Yes	No
stretch forth	No	No	Yes	No

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

gesture: show, express or direct through movement
stretch forth: thrust or extend out

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

gesture (noun)	stretch forth (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)	stretch forth (verb)
show, express or direct through movement	thrust or extend out

Difference between gesture and stretch forth

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