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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Florida, known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant cities, also has a rich cultural scene that beckons art enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
But here’s where the movie starts to beckon us onto a rather forbidding track.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
The urban center and its environs are home to wide-ranging accommodation options, from iconic hotels of historical and architectural significance to meandering beachside resort properties that beckon visitors with world-class golf and tennis.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
Cinequest beckons San Jose’s delightful annual film festival is back and big as ever, with Matthew Modine as a guest of honor and more than 250 movie screenings, including 66 world premieres.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2024
The celebrated revival of the race in 2019, following a significant hiatus, marks a new era for this icy escapade, beckoning Porsche, among other illustrious car brands, to brave the glacial circuits once more.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Whether in music groups like Nirvana and Destiny's Child or literary ensembles like the Three Musketeers, the power of triads lies in their unique and close-knit dynamic — an uneven number of players that beckons more thrill and unpredictability.
—EW.com, 14 Mar. 2024
The brain contains systems that are specialized for approach (when opportunities beckon) and withdrawal (when threats appear or seem likely).
—Jonathan Haidt, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2024
Maybe the green and yellow lights of Subway are beckoning you?
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2024
Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
But here’s where the movie starts to beckon us onto a rather forbidding track.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
The urban center and its environs are home to wide-ranging accommodation options, from iconic hotels of historical and architectural significance to meandering beachside resort properties that beckon visitors with world-class golf and tennis.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
Cinequest beckons San Jose’s delightful annual film festival is back and big as ever, with Matthew Modine as a guest of honor and more than 250 movie screenings, including 66 world premieres.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2024
The celebrated revival of the race in 2019, following a significant hiatus, marks a new era for this icy escapade, beckoning Porsche, among other illustrious car brands, to brave the glacial circuits once more.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Whether in music groups like Nirvana and Destiny's Child or literary ensembles like the Three Musketeers, the power of triads lies in their unique and close-knit dynamic — an uneven number of players that beckons more thrill and unpredictability.
—EW.com, 14 Mar. 2024
The brain contains systems that are specialized for approach (when opportunities beckon) and withdrawal (when threats appear or seem likely).
—Jonathan Haidt, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2024
Maybe the green and yellow lights of Subway are beckoning you?
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 3 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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