beckoner
ən verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
1.
to signal, summon, or direct by a gesture of the head or hand.
2.
to lure; entice.
noun
3.
a nod, gesture, etc., that signals, directs, summons, indicates agreement, or the like.
Related forms
beck·on·er, noun
beck·on·ing·ly, adverb
un·beck·oned, adjective
Synonyms
1. motion, wave, gesture, bid, nod. 2. invite, attract, draw, coax, tempt, tantalize, allure, beguile.
1. motion, wave, gesture, bid, nod. 2. invite, attract, draw, coax, tempt, tantalize, allure, beguile.
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beckon (ˈbɛkən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to summon with a gesture of the hand or head |
| 2. | to entice or lure |
| —n | |
| 3. | a summoning gesture |
| [Old English bīecnan, from bēacen sign; related to Old Saxon bōknian; see | |
| 'beckoner | |
| —n | |
| 'beckoning | |
| —adj, —n | |
| beckon (ˈbɛkən) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to summon with a gesture of the hand or head |
| 2. | to entice or lure |
| —n | |
| 3. | a summoning gesture |
| [Old English bīecnan, from bēacen sign; related to Old Saxon bōknian; see | |
| 'beckoner | |
| —n | |
| 'beckoning | |
| —adj, —n | |
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Word Origin & History
beckon
O.E. gebecnian "to make a mute sign," derivative of beacen "a sign, beacon," from P.Gmc. *bauknjan (cf. O.H.G. bouhnen), from PIE base *bha- "to shine."
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