beckoned; beckoning
1
: to summon or signal typically with a wave or nod
My master beckons.
He … beckoned to the other generals to come and stand where he stood.—
H. E. Scudder
H. E. Scudder2
: to appear inviting : attract
the frontier beckons
: to beckon to
beckoned us over to their table
beckon
noun
Examples of beckon in a Sentence
She was beckoning them in to shore.
She beckoned the waiter to come over.
She beckoned to the waiter to come over.
From the time he was a child, the wilderness beckoned to him.
The nature preserve beckons bird-watchers, who visit from around the world.
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Later, if an athlete had promise and interest, a high school team might beckon.
—Adam Minter, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2024
It’s framed as a gathering around a campfire, being intoxicated by the heat … a campfire beckons storytelling.
—Juan A. Ramírez, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2024
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This beachfront destination on the east coast of Africa beckons with its white-sand shores, vibrant markets and rich Swahili heritage, offering an immersive experience for travelers seeking both relaxation and cultural exploration.
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Nearby, Playa Negra beckons with its volcanic black sand and powerful reef breaks, providing an exhilarating challenge for experienced surfers.
—Claire Volkman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
In Natchez, Mississippi, even the surrounding landscape beckons you toward a storied past.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Later, if an athlete had promise and interest, a high school team might beckon.
—Adam Minter, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2024
It’s framed as a gathering around a campfire, being intoxicated by the heat … a campfire beckons storytelling.
—Juan A. Ramírez, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2024
For those seeking a refreshing libation, the beer garden beckons with ice-cold brews and craft cocktails to quench your thirst.
—Branded Content Contributor, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
Kigali beckons with new infrastructure, social attractions, and favorable investment incentives.
—Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
This beachfront destination on the east coast of Africa beckons with its white-sand shores, vibrant markets and rich Swahili heritage, offering an immersive experience for travelers seeking both relaxation and cultural exploration.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Nearby, Playa Negra beckons with its volcanic black sand and powerful reef breaks, providing an exhilarating challenge for experienced surfers.
—Claire Volkman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
In Natchez, Mississippi, even the surrounding landscape beckons you toward a storied past.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
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beckon
verb
beck·on
ˈbek-ən 
beckoned; beckoning
ˈbek- (ə-)niŋ
1
: to call or signal to a person usually by a wave or nod
they beckoned us to come over
2
: to appear inviting
new adventures were beckoning
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