Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beckon
verb
/ˈbɛkən/
Definition
To signal or summon someone to come closer or to attract someone’s attention.
Examples
- She beckoned him to come over.
- The teacher beckoned the student to raise their hand.
- He stood at the corner of the street, beckoning for a taxi.
Meaning
When you beckon, you make a gesture to invite someone to approach or join you.
Synonyms
- Summon
- Signal
- Call
- Gesture
