What is Beckon?

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Beckon

/ˈbe-kᵊn/
A beckon is a gesture, a signal, and to invite. It doesn’t mean to dismiss or to discourage.

Word Background

Imagine you’re at a party and your friend is waving at you from across the room. They’re beckoning you to come over.

“Beckon” means to signal someone to come closer using a gesture or a look. It’s like inviting someone to join you, often with a wave of the hand or a nod of the head.

For example, a teacher might beckon a student to come to the front of the class to answer a question. Or, a waiter might beckon a customer to their table to take their order. Beckoning is a way of communicating without words, just by using a gesture.

Example Sentence

She beckoned me over by waving her hand.

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