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beckon

The meaning of beckon is to call over silently or with a gesture. (verb)

  1. An example of beckon is the ocean calling to a surfer.
  2. Motioning with a nod for a friend to join you is an example of to beckon.

Beckon is the gesture used to call someone over. (noun)

The wave a mother gives her child to come over to her is an example of a beckon.

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