palms together
Hands in supplication
Palms together describes hands pressed flat against each other, fingers pointing upward.
The gesture appears in prayer across many traditions, in yoga as a greeting or closing posture, and as a sign of gratitude or respect in Asian cultures.
She brought her palms together and bowed slightly.
The emoji 🙏 depicts this gesture, often used to mean "please," "thank you," or "praying."
- prayerAddress to deity
- prayer positionBodily posture during worship
- prayer handsGesture of reverence
- namasteRespectful Indian greeting
- bowRespectful forward inclination
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Showy spread-finger gesture
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Mutual palm-gripping gesture
middle finger · thumbs down · fist pump · high five · fist bump
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Hands tightly closed
middle finger · arms akimbo · hands on hips · arms folded · fist pump
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