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Beckon - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'Beckon' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Beckon [ n.]
- A sign made without words; a beck.
2 . Beckon [ v. t.]
- To make a significant sign to; hence, to summon, as by a motion of the hand.

Meaning of 'Beckon' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . beckon [ v]
Meaning (1):
- signal with the hands or nod
Example in sentence:
  • He waved his hand hospitably;
  • She waved to her friends
Meaning (2):
- appear inviting
Example in sentence:
  • The shop window decorations beckoned

Nearby Words:

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