Beckoned: meaning, definitions and examples
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beckoned
[ หbษkษnd ]
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:
๐ต๐น chamou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคฐเฅเคทเคฟเคค เคเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gewinkt
๐ฎ๐ฉ menggoda
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะบะปะธะบะฐะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ wezwaล
๐ฏ๐ต ๅผใณๅฏใใ
๐ซ๐ท a appelรฉ
๐ช๐ธ llamรณ
๐น๐ท รงaฤฤฑrdฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์์งํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุดุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ pลivolal
๐ธ๐ฐ povolal
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ poklical
๐ฎ๐ธ kallaรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐาััะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแกแแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษs saldฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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