beckon
Translation
to beckon, to gesture, to summon
Examples
She beckoned to me from across the room.
She beckoned to me from across the room.
The open sea beckoned to the young sailor.
The open sea beckoned to the young sailor.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to make a gesture to (sb.) to come closer. She beckoned to me.
((sth.)) to seem attractive or inviting. The adventure beckoned.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gesture, signal, summon; Antonyms: dismiss, wave away
Etymology
From Old English 'bēcnan' (to make a sign), related to 'beacon'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'beacon' of light that calls or signals to ships.