beckon
[ bek-uhn ]
verb (used with or without object)
to signal, summon, or direct by a gesture of the head or hand.
to lure; entice.
noun
a nod, gesture, etc., that signals, directs, summons, indicates agreement, or the like.
Origin of beckon
1Other words for beckon
Other words from beckon
- beck·on·er, noun
- beck·on·ing·ly, adverb
- un·beck·oned, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for beckon
beckon
/ (ˈbɛkən) /
verb
to summon with a gesture of the hand or head
to entice or lure
noun
a summoning gesture
Origin of beckon
1Old English bīecnan, from bēacen sign; related to Old Saxon bōknian; see beacon
Derived forms of beckon
- beckoner, noun
- beckoning, adjective, noun
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