
Beckon
Invitation Gesture
Use 'beckon' when indicating you want someone to come closer without using words.

He beckoned to the waiter with a subtle hand wave.
Silent Communication
'Beckon' often implies a silent interaction, replacing verbal instructions.

During the play, she silently beckoned her co-star to the right spot onstage.
Discreet Action
The act of beckoning is typically a discreet, polite way of getting attention.

In the library, he beckoned me over with a quiet gesture.
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