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beckon
to signal for someone to come closer
Synonyms
- signal
- summon
- gesture
Antonyms
- dismiss
- repel
beckon in a sentence
Mom beckoned me toward the table with a wave.
The librarian beckoned the waiting student to the front desk.
Where it comes from
From Old English biecnan 'make a sign'
Memory hook
BECKON sounds like BEG ON: gesture for someone to come on over.
Read it in context
- Six Hours to Curtain Arts