beckon
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/ˈbɛkən/
English
Definitions
noun
- A sign made without words; a beck.
- A children's game similar to hide and seek in which children who have been "caught" may escape if they see another hider beckon to them.
verb
- To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.
- To seem attractive and inviting
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Synonyms
wavelureevokesignalcall towaftdraw nearcall overpushnudgebeseechbeckbespeakwave throughcome on toask out