beckon

Definition of beckon in English English dictionary: To wave and/or to nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer; {f} summon, direct in a particular direction (with the hand or a nod of the head); entice; {v} to make a sign, to hint; If something beckons, it is so attractive to someone that they feel they must become involved in it. All the attractions of the peninsula beckon The bright lights of Hollywood beckon many; A sign made without words; a beck; signal with the hands or nod; "She waved to her friends"; "He waved his hand hospitably"; signal with the hands or nod; "She waved to her friends"; "He waved his hand hospitably" summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture appear inviting; "The shop window decorations beckoned; summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture appear inviting; "The shop window decorations beckoned; If you beckon to someone, you signal to them to come to you. He beckoned to the waiter I beckoned her over Hughes beckoned him to sit down on a sofa; {i} gesture or nod that summons, gesture that directs in a particular direction; If something beckons for someone, it is very likely to happen to them. The big time beckons for him Old age beckons; To make a significant sign to; hence, to summon, as by a motion of the hand; appear inviting; "The shop window decorations beckoned"; summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture
beckoning: That beckons
beckoning: Such a wave or similar action
beckoning: present participle of beckon
beckons: third-person singular of beckon