First Known Use: before 12th century
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beckon
verb beck·on \ˈbe-kən\
: to signal (someone) with your arm or hand in order to tell that person to come closer or follow
: to appear attractive or inviting
: to attract (someone or something)
beck·onedbeck·on·ing
Full Definition of BECKON
intransitive verb
1
: to summon or signal typically with a wave or nod
2
: to appear inviting : attract <the frontier beckons>
transitive verb
: to beckon to
— beckon noun
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Origin of BECKON
Middle English beknen, from Old English bīecnan, from bēacen sign — more at beacon
BECKONING Defined for Kids
beckon
verb beck·on \ˈbe-kən\
beck·onedbeck·on·ing
Definition of BECKON for Kids
1
: to call or signal by a motion (as a wave or nod) <They beckoned to us to come over.>
2
: to appear inviting <New adventures were beckoning.>
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