kneel vs gesticulate
gesticulate vs kneelkneel is a noun but gesticulate is not a noun.
kneel and gesticulate both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kneel | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| gesticulate | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
gesticulate is a hypernym of
kneel; that is, gesticulate is a
word with a broader meaning than kneel:
- kneel: rest one's weight on one's knees
- gesticulate: show, express or direct through movement
| kneel (noun) | gesticulate (noun) |
|---|---|
| supporting yourself on your knees |
| kneel (verb) | gesticulate (verb) |
|---|---|
| rest one's weight on one's knees | show, express or direct through movement |
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