Definition of Beckon

1. Verb. Signal with the hands or nod. "He waved his hand hospitably"

Exact synonyms: Wave
Generic synonyms: Gesticulate, Gesture, Motion
Derivative terms: Wave, Waver, Waving

2. Verb. Appear inviting. "The shop window decorations beckoned"
Generic synonyms: Appeal, Attract

3. Verb. Summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture.
Generic synonyms: Summon

Definition of Beckon

1. v. t. To make a significant sign to; hence, to summon, as by a motion of the hand.

2. n. A sign made without words; a beck.

Definition of Beckon

1. Verb. To wave and/or to nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Beckon

1. to signal by sign or gesture [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Beckon

bechic
bechics
bechignoned
beck
beck and call
becke
becked
becker
becker antigen
beckers
beckes
becket
becket bend
beckets
becking
beckon (current term)
beckoned
beckoner
beckoners
beckoning
beckonings
beckons
becks
beclad
beclam
beclamor
beclamored
beclamoring
beclamors
beclap

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