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to beckon
01
to gesture with a motion of the hand or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
beckon
3rd person singular
beckons
Present participle
beckoning
Past simple
beckoned
Past participle
beckoned
Examples
She often beckons her dog to join her for a walk in the park.
02
to seem appealing, as if silently calling someone toward it
Examples
The cozy café beckoned with warm lights and the smell of fresh pastries.
