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beckons

/ˈbɛkənz/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A sign made without words; a beck.
  2. 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.
  3. To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.
  4. To seem attractive and inviting

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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