| Front | beckon |
|---|---|
| Back | beck‧on /ˈbekən/ verb 1[intransitive and transitive] to make a signal to someone with your hand, to show that you want them to come towards you or to follow you:I could see my husband beckoning me.beckon (to) somebody to do somethingShe beckoned to the waitress to bring more wine.beckon somebody forward/over etcHe beckoned us over and introduced us to his wife. 2[intransitive and transitive] if something such as a place or opportunity beckons, it appears so attractive that you want to have it:A career in the film industry beckoned. 3[intransitive] if something beckons for someone, it will probably happen to thembeckon forEarly retirement beckoned for George. |
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