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This article was reviewed by Candace Gasper and by wikiHow staff writer, Eric McClure. Candace Gasper is a Social Media & Digital Marketing Consultant and the Owner of Digital Candy, a social media agency. With over seven years of professional experience, Candace is an expert in social media and content creation, specializing in working with local businesses to share their narratives and help them expand their reach. Candace received her Bachelor of Science in Merchandising, Apparels, and Textiles from the University of Kentucky. There are 8 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 632,342 times.

Trying to figure out the difference between ๐Ÿ™Œ and ๐Ÿ™? Donโ€™t see how ๐Ÿคฒ and ๐Ÿ‘ could possibly be different? There are a few emojis depicting two hands, and they all work a little differently from one another. In this article, weโ€™ll break down everything you need to know about the ๐Ÿ™Œ (raised hands) emoji, ๐Ÿคฒ (palms up) emoji, ๐Ÿ™ (folded/praying hands) emoji, and the ๐Ÿ‘ (open hands) emoji.

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๐Ÿ™Œ (Raised Hands) Emoji Meanings

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  1. Step 1 The ๐Ÿ™Œ emoji... 1 The ๐Ÿ™Œ emoji represents celebration and positive vibes. The ๐Ÿ™Œ emoji depicts someone raising their hands high over their head. This gesture is common when you see someone rooting the home team on, or praising someone. In fact, this emoji originally meant โ€œgive me ten!โ€ as in two high-fives.[1] You might see it used like this:
    • โ€œI just heard you got the gig!! Congrats! Iโ€™m so excited for you ๐Ÿ™Œ.โ€
    • โ€œYou crushed that presentation ๐Ÿ™Œ!โ€
    • โ€œI know you start freshman year this week. Are you amped? I canโ€™t wait to see what you do next ๐Ÿ™Œ!!!โ€
  2. Step 2 You can use a ๐Ÿ™Œ emoji to encourage or motivate someone. 2 You can use a ๐Ÿ™Œ emoji to encourage or motivate someone. If you want to compliment someone, encourage them, or otherwise shower them with praise, throw a ๐Ÿ™Œ in there to give your message a little razzle dazzle. For example:
    • โ€œYouโ€™re the best ๐Ÿ™Œ.โ€
    • โ€œI loved seeing you perform. Youโ€™re so talented ๐Ÿ™Œ!โ€
    • โ€œYou crushed it today. I wouldnโ€™t make it without you ๐Ÿ™Œ!โ€
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  3. Step 3 In fringe cases, a ๐Ÿ™Œ emoji can represent momentum or high energy. 3 In fringe cases, a ๐Ÿ™Œ emoji can represent momentum or high energy. The little lines at the top of the raised hands emoji indicate motion. Since there are relatively few emojis that are stylized this way, you can use the raised hands emoji to emphasize how hype you are, or to convey energetic movement.[2] For example:
    • โ€œItโ€™s time to get up! Where are you? Iโ€™m trying to go ๐Ÿ™Œ.โ€
    • โ€œI got up ๐Ÿ™Œ and I turned up ๐Ÿ’ฏ.โ€
    • โ€œLETโ€™S GOOOO ๐Ÿ™Œ ๐Ÿ™Œ ๐Ÿ™Œโ€
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๐Ÿคฒ (Palms Up) Emoji Meanings

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  1. Step 1 The ๐Ÿคฒ emoji typically represents prayer. 1 The ๐Ÿคฒ emoji typically represents prayer. This ๐Ÿคฒ emoji shows a set of open palms, held open towards the sky. Often, this emoji is used to emphasize prayer (but more of a somber, serious form of prayer than the ๐Ÿ™ (folded/praying hands) emoji).[3] For example:
    • โ€œEverything I have I owe to God ๐Ÿคฒ.โ€
    • โ€œJust trust the universe and ๐Ÿคฒ. Everything will work out.โ€
    • โ€œI ๐Ÿคฒ every night before bed that things will get better.โ€
  2. Step 2 You can use a ๐Ÿคฒ emoji to ask for help or showcase humility. 2 You can use a ๐Ÿคฒ emoji to ask for help or showcase humility. If you want to (kind of playfully) ask for something, you can add a ๐Ÿคฒ to signal that youโ€™re trying to be gracious, kind of like you arenโ€™t super happy about having to ask for a handout. You can also use this emoji to showcase some grace and humbleness. You could say:
    • โ€œ๐Ÿ˜”๐Ÿคฒ. I need some helpโ€ฆI hate to ask, but can you cover my lunch today?โ€
    • โ€œI hate to do this, but can I maybe hitch a ride to work this week? ๐Ÿคฒโ€
    • โ€œI could use some $ if you got paid this week ๐Ÿคฒ. I promise to pay you back ๐Ÿ˜Š!โ€
  3. Step 3 You could use a ๐Ÿคฒ to reference reading. 3 You could use a ๐Ÿคฒ to reference reading. The palms up emoji happens to look a lot like the American Sign Language gesture for โ€œbook.โ€[4] On top of that, people often hold open books with their hands together, kind of like the ๐Ÿคฒ emoji. If you want to encourage someone to read or talk about a book, you can use the palms up emoji.[5] You might say:
    • โ€œI canโ€™t meet up tonight. I have to finish this book for class tomorrow ๐Ÿคฒ.โ€
    • โ€œI love a good book ๐Ÿคฒ. I actually read every night before bed.โ€
    • โ€œWhy are you texting me? Arenโ€™t you supposed to be ๐Ÿคฒ for English?โ€
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๐Ÿ™ (Folded/Praying Hands) Emoji Meanings

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  1. Step 1 The ๐Ÿ™ emoji... 1 The ๐Ÿ™ emoji represents prayer or thankfulness. The ๐Ÿ™ emoji shows two hands pressed together. This often represents prayer, since this is the gesture many religious people make when theyโ€™re praying.[6] Itโ€™s also the gesture people make sometimes when they say โ€œthank youโ€ or โ€œI appreciate you,โ€ so itโ€™s often used that way as well.
    • โ€œThank you so much for helping me out today. I really appreciate it ๐Ÿ™.โ€
    • โ€œYou are the best! I know you stuck your neck out for me and it means a lot ๐Ÿ™. โ€
    • โ€œI know youโ€™re having a rough one. Itโ€™s days like these where it helps to remember itโ€™s all a part of a bigger plan ๐Ÿ™. You got this.โ€
  2. Step 2 Use a ๐Ÿ™ emoji to express gratitude in a sincere way. 2 Use a ๐Ÿ™ emoji to express gratitude in a sincere way. The most common usage of the ๐Ÿ™ emoji isnโ€™t usually religious. You may use this emoji to say โ€œthank youโ€ in a more vibrant way. Thereโ€™s nothing wrong with using this emoji to say โ€œpraise God,โ€ but you may get more mileage out of it as a decorative way of showing thanks.[7] Someone could say: You might say:
    • โ€œThank you for today ๐Ÿ™. Seriously. Youโ€™re the best.โ€
    • โ€œWeโ€™ve got this! ๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ™โ€
    • โ€œI know youโ€™ve got a lot on your plate, but I wanted to say that Iโ€™m proud of you ๐Ÿ™.โ€
  3. Step 3 You might use a ๐Ÿ™ emoji to high-five someone. 3 You might use a ๐Ÿ™ emoji to high-five someone. If you imagine each hand in the ๐Ÿ™ emoji belongs to two different people, this emoji kind of looks like a high-five. If you want to throw a digital high-five someoneโ€™s way, you can 100% use this emoji to decorate your message.[8] For example:
    • โ€œYou nailed it ๐Ÿ™.โ€
    • โ€œYou crushed that interview ๐Ÿ™.โ€
    • โ€œHigh-five! ๐Ÿ™โ€
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๐Ÿ‘ (Open Hands) Emoji Meanings

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  1. Step 1 The ๐Ÿ‘ emoji represents either general openness, or a hug. 1 The ๐Ÿ‘ emoji represents either general openness, or a hug. This ๐Ÿ‘ emoji shows two palms pressed together and turned open towards the world. This can convey a kind of friendly openness, or playful warmth. These hands also look a lot like the hands on the ๐Ÿค— (hugging face) emoji, so ๐Ÿ‘ are often used to signify a hug.[9]
    • โ€œHey stranger ๐Ÿ‘! Iโ€™m fiending for some cotton candy. Wanna hit a carnival this weekend?โ€
    • โ€œKim ๐Ÿ‘! It was great running into you. Want to grab some coffee soon and catch up?โ€
    • โ€œI miss you so much ๐Ÿ‘ โค๏ธ.โ€
  2. Step 2 Send a ๐Ÿ‘ emoji to spread the love or have fun. 2 Send a ๐Ÿ‘ emoji to spread the love or have fun. If you want to express some playful, open-minded kindness, throw a ๐Ÿ‘ emoji into your text. You can also use this emoji in a kind of loving and supportive way to communicate a hug. Depending on the emojis you pair with it, it can even be a kind of flirtatious! You could try:
    • โ€œWanna see some live music with me this weekend ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ’ƒ?โ€
    • โ€œAyyyy! I miss you!!! Letโ€™s hang soon ๐Ÿ‘!โ€
    • โ€œReady to turn up this weekend? I canโ€™t wait to get down ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘. โ€
  3. Step 3 A ๐Ÿ‘ emoji can also represent jazz hands or โ€œplease stop.โ€ 3 A ๐Ÿ‘ emoji can also represent jazz hands or โ€œplease stop.โ€ These two open palms can also be used in two sort of opposite ways. In one sense, the two palms can be jazz hands, which you can use to express excitement, sass, or chutzpah. On the other hand, you can also imagine someone holding both hands up as if to say, โ€œCut that out.โ€[10] You might say:
    • โ€œWhat do you mean Iโ€™m lame? Iโ€™m the beeโ€™s knees ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘.โ€
    • โ€œIโ€™m burning up the dance floor tonight ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ”ฅ.โ€
    • โ€œEw. No. ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ›‘. Cilantro is the best.โ€
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  1. โ†‘ https://www.dictionary.com/e/emoji/raising-hands-emoji/
  2. โ†‘ https://emojipedia.org/raising-hands
  3. โ†‘ https://www.dictionary.com/e/emoji/palms-up-together-emoji/
  4. โ†‘ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/six_tips_for_reading_emotions_in_text_messages
  5. โ†‘ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6H9lcNaRvg
  6. โ†‘ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/small-talk-and-big-questions/202304/the-problem-with-emojis
  7. โ†‘ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/urban-survival/201710/do-you-know-what-emoji-means
  8. โ†‘ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6H9lcNaRvg
  9. โ†‘ https://www.emoji.family/emojis/people-body/open-hands
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  1. โ†‘ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/six_tips_for_reading_emotions_in_text_messages

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