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beckon

verb

Signal with the hands or nod

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
B
Ends with
N
Contains
EC
Scrabble score
14

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈbɛkən

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Signal with the hands or nod

    “She waved to her friends”

verb

  1. Summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture

verb

  1. Appear inviting

    “The shop window decorations beckoned”

In context

Example Sentences

She waved to her friends
He waved his hand hospitably
The shop window decorations beckoned

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