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beckon

/ˈbɛkən/  ·  say it: BEK·un

to signal to come closer

In Actions & Behavior

In more detail

1. (verb) to make a signal with your hand or arm, usually to invite someone to come closer or follow you

2. (verb) to attract or invite someone, often in a way that seems appealing or tempting

Examples

• 1. The teacher beckoned the students to come to the front of the classroom.
• 2. The warm beach beckoned to the tired travelers.

Nearby in Actions & Behavior

deter, entice, lure, summon, dispatch, convene