word
Beckon
BEH-kuhn
/ˈbɛkʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
beckon
Dictionary meaning
To signal with the hands or nod.
Examples
- I beckoned to the people sitting next to us.
- They beckoned me once I entered the room.
Synonyms: wave
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