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   beck·on

   /ˈbekən/

   verb

   • 1. make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow: "Miranda beckoned to Adam" Similar gesturesignalwavegesticulatemake a gesturemotionnodcall
   • ▪ attract the attention of or summon someone by making a gesture with the hand, arm, or head: "he beckoned Christopher over"
   • ▪ seem to be appealing or inviting: "the going is tough and soft options beckon" Similar enticeinvitetemptcoaxlurecharmattractdrawpull (in)bring incallallureinterestfascinateengageenchantcaptivatepersuadeinducecatch the eye of

   Word Origin Old Englishbīecnan, bēcnan, of West Germanic origin; related to beacon.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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   The meaning of BECKON is to summon or signal typically with a wave or nod. How to use beckon in a sentence.

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   Beckon definition: to signal, summon, or direct by a gesture of the head or hand.. See examples of BECKON used in a sentence.

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   To beckon is to use a physical gesture to call someone over to you. Universally recognized gestures used to beckon include crooking the finger or nodding the head to invite someone over. SKIP TO CONTENT

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBECKON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   to signal, summon, or direct by a gesture of the head or hand. 2. to lure; entice. noun. 3. a nod, gesture, etc., that signals, directs, summons, indicates agreement, or the like. SYNONYMS 1. motion, wave, gesture, bid, nod. 2. invite, attract, draw, coax, tempt, tantalize, allure, beguile.

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   BECKON meaning: 1. to move your hand or head in a way that tells someone to come nearer: 2. If something beckons…. Learn more.

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   Define beckon. beckon synonyms, beckon pronunciation, beckon translation, English dictionary definition of beckon. v. beck·oned , beck·on·ing , beck·ons v. tr. 1. To signal or summon, as by nodding or waving. 2. To attract because of an inviting or enticing appearance:...

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbeckon verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    beckon. verb. /ˈbɛkən/. Verb Forms. [intransitive, transitive] to give someone a signal using your finger or hand, especially to tell them to move nearer or to follow you synonym signal beckon to somebody (to do something) He beckoned to the waiter to bring the check. beckon somebody (+ adv./prep.)

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBECKON | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    BECKON definition: 1. to move your hand, head, etc to show someone that you would like them to come nearer: 2. to…. Learn more.