Beckon

usgb/ˈbekən/
verb

To signal to someone, usually by a wave or nod, to come closer or follow.

She beckoned her friend to join her at the table.
Visual representation of "beckon" - To signal to someone, usually by a wave or nod, to come closer or follow

Often appears as...

  • beckon someone over
  • beckon to someone
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Visual representation of "beckon"
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Invitation Gesture

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

Illustration for Invitation Gesture
He beckoned to the waiter with a subtle hand wave.
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Silent Communication

'Beckon' often implies a silent interaction, replacing verbal instructions.

Illustration for Silent Communication
During the play, she silently beckoned her co-star to the right spot onstage.
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Discreet Action

The act of beckoning is typically a discreet, polite way of getting attention.

Illustration for Discreet Action
In the library, he beckoned me over with a quiet gesture.
Visual representation of the word "Beckon"

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