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English verb: beckon | |||
| 1. | beckon (communication) signal with the hands or nod | ||
| Samples | She waved to her friends. He waved his hand hospitably. | ||
| Synonyms | wave | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s to somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | gesticulate, gesture, motion | ||
| 2. | beckon (emotion) appear inviting | ||
| Samples | The shop window decorations beckoned. | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | appeal, attract | ||
| 3. | beckon (communication) summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | summon | ||
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