English Dictionary
Definition of “beckon”
beckon (ˈbɛkən
)
Definitions
verb
- to summon with a gesture of the hand or head
- to entice or lure
Alternative Forms
ˈbeckoner noun ˈbeckoning adjective noun Word Origin
Old English bīecnan , from bēacen sign; related to Old Saxon bōknian; see beacon
Synonyms
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lure,
call,
draw,
pull,
attract,
invite,
tempt,
entice,
coax,
allure,
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draw near
near,
move towards someone come close gain on someone come near
Usage examples
But now he seemed to step out of these ruins and beckon to her.
Martin, Joy, The Image of Laura (1993)Captions, anecdotes and footnotes beckon from page margins -- like they do on websites today, to cater to busy browsers.
India Today (2000)IF OUR hot Spring turns into an even hotter Summer, the beach will beckon lovers of sun, sea and sand.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)The hills of Donegal beckon - not to mention certain duties at the side of a daughter embarking on the adventure of a lifetime.
Sun, News of the World (2001)He had planned to beckon her down, but instead he stepped away from the boy.
Bernard Cornwell, The Grail Quest (3) HERETIC (2004)
