Beckoned: meaning, definitions and examples

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beckoned

 

[ หˆbษ›kษ™nd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

signal someone

To beckon means to make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come closer or to follow. It can imply a silent invitation or request that may be more inviting than verbal communication.

Synonyms

called, motioned, signaled, summoned.

Examples of usage

  • She beckoned him to join her.
  • The waiter beckoned us to our table.
  • He beckoned the children closer to hear the story.

Translations

Translations of the word "beckoned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chamou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค•เคฐเฅเคทเคฟเคค เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gewinkt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggoda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบะปะธะบะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wezwaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘ผใณๅฏ„ใ›ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท a appelรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ llamรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงaฤŸฤฑrdฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์ง“ํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุดุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ivolal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ povolal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹›ๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poklical

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kallaรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐา›ั‹ั€ะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒแƒกแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™s saldฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ llamรณ

Etymology

The term 'beckon' traces its origins back to Middle English, derived from the word 'becken' which is related to the Old English 'beccan' meaning 'to beckon' or 'to call'. The root can be linked to various Germanic consonant shifts, reflecting a conceptual evolution over time. 'Beckon' has been in usage since the late 15th century, evolving through various forms while maintaining a consistent central meaning related to signaling a person with a gesture. The word's development reflects the transition from interactivity in communication, emphasizing non-verbal signaling in both personal and societal contexts. Its usage now encompasses a broad range of settings, from casual settings to more formal, ingrained into the fabric of communicative actions that transcend linguistic barriers.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,517, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.