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beckon
('b/E/k/@/n )

noun (n)

  • A sign made without words; a beck.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • signal with the hands or nod(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    wave
    source: wordnet30
  • appear inviting(verb.emotion)
    Example:
    The shop window decorations beckoned.
    source: wordnet30
  • summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • To make a significant sign to; hence, to summon, as by a motion of the hand.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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