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Vocabulary Entry
beckon
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To make a gesture, often with the hand or head, to signal someone to come closer or follow.
Example Sentences
"She beckoned him with a wave of her hand."
"The teacher beckoned the students to come forward."
"He beckoned to the waiter for the check."
N
noun
A gesture made to encourage someone to come closer or follow.
Example Sentences
"With a subtle beckon, she invited him to join the group."
"A beckon from the captain signaled the players to gather."
"His slight beckon was all it took for her to approach him."