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Wordabulary

beckon

Pronunciation
Verb A2 Elementary

Quick answer

To signal to someone, usually with a hand movement, to come closer.

"She beckoned him over to see the sunset from the balcony."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

gesture summon

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "She _____ him over to see the sunset from the balcony."

Answer: beckon

In your own words, what does "beckon" mean?

To signal to someone, usually with a hand movement, to come closer.

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