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beckon

 

[ ˈbɛkən ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

gesture

To make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow.

Synonyms

gesture, invite, signal

Examples of usage

  • She beckoned to the waiter for the check.
  • The lighthouse keeper beckoned to the ships with his lantern.
Context #2 | Noun

summoning

A gesture made with the hand, arm, or head to signal someone to come nearer or follow.

Synonyms

gesture, invitation, signal

Examples of usage

  • With a beckon of her hand, she signaled for him to approach.

Translations

Translations of the word "beckon" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chamar

🇮🇳 इशारा करना

🇩🇪 winken

🇮🇩 memanggil

🇺🇦 кликати

🇵🇱 kiwać

🇯🇵 手招きする (てまねきする)

🇫🇷 faire signe

🇪🇸 llamar

🇹🇷 işaret etmek

🇰🇷 손짓하다

🇸🇦 يشير

🇨🇿 mávnout

🇸🇰 mávať

🇨🇳 召唤 (zhàohuàn)

🇸🇮 mahati

🇮🇸 veifa

🇰🇿 шақыру

🇬🇪 მოწვევა

🇦🇿 çağırmaq

🇲🇽 llamar

Etymology

The word 'beckon' originated from Middle English 'bekeonen', which comes from Old English 'bēcnan', meaning 'to make a mute gesture'. The gesture of beckoning has been used for centuries as a non-verbal way to communicate and invite others. It is a universal form of communication that transcends language barriers.

See also: beck.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,422, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.