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beckon
verb
Signal with the hands or nod
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Pronunciation
ˈbɛkən
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verb
Signal with the hands or nod
“She waved to her friends”
verb
Summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture
verb
Appear inviting
“The shop window decorations beckoned”
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Example Sentences
She waved to her friends
He waved his hand hospitably
The shop window decorations beckoned
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