beckoned

[ˈbɛkənd]

beckoned Definition

• 1. to signal or summon someone by making a gesture with the hand, arm, or head
• 2. to attract or entice someone or something

Using beckoned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "beckoned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She beckoned to me from across the room.

• Example

  The smell of fresh bread beckoned us into the bakery.

• Example

  The opportunity to travel and explore new cultures beckoned him.

beckoned Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for beckoned

• signal
• summon
• gesture
• invite
• attract
• entice

Phrases with beckoned

• beckon someone over

  to signal or summon someone to come closer

  Example

  She beckoned me over to her table.

• beckon fate

  to tempt or challenge fate by taking a risk

  Example

  He decided to beckon fate and quit his job without having another one lined up.

• beck and call

  ready to obey or serve someone immediately

  Example

  The butler was always at the beck and call of the wealthy family he worked for.

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Summary: beckoned in Brief

To 'beckon' [ˈbɛkənd] means to signal or summon someone with a gesture, or to attract or entice someone or something. It can be used in phrases like 'beckon someone over,' 'beckon fate,' and 'at someone's beck and call.'