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Definitions for Beckoning
[1] to signal, summon, or direct by a gesture of the head or hand.
[2] to lure; entice.
[3] a nod, gesture, etc., that signals, directs, summons, indicates agreement, or the like.
[4] to summon with a gesture of the hand or head
[5] to entice or lure
[6] a summoning gesture
Words related to Beckoning
beckonattract, invite, entice, tempt, pull, draw, coax, nod, wave, summon, motion, allure, command, demand, ask, gesticulate, sign, bid, gesture
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Origin of Beckoning
before 950; Middle English beknen, Old English gebē(a)cnian, derivative of bēacen beacon
Other words from Beckoning
beck·on·er , noun
beck·on·ing·ly , adverb
un·beck·oned , adjective
Word origin for Beckoning
Old English bīecnan , from bēacen sign; related to Old Saxon bōknian ; see beacon
Synonyms for Beckoning
attract, entice, invite, tempt, allure, ask, bid, coax, command, demand, draw, gesticulate, gesture, motion, nod, pull, sign, summon, wave