Simple meaning
What does Beckon mean?
Beckon means to signal with a hand or movement to ask someone to come closer.
Dictionary definition
To signal with a hand or movement to ask someone to come closer.
Example sentences
Beckon in a sentence
easy
In the story, the character used a beckon to show a feeling.
medium
Our class discussed how the word beckon describes body movement in a scene.
hard
The passage used beckon to help readers understand the character's reaction without long explanation.
Synonyms
Words like Beckon
motionmovement of the body or a body part
expressiona visible way to show a feeling or message
Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnesslittle or no movement
calmnessa steady state without visible reaction
Word family
Beckon word family
Base word
beckon
verb
beckon
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does beckon mean?
Beckon is used to describe to signal with a hand or movement to ask someone to come closer.
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