Showing results for beckoned. Search instead for beckengrund.

beckoned

VERB

call, signal, or lure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attract entice invite tempt

STRONG

allure ask bid coax command demand draw gesticulate gesture motion nod pull sign summon wave

Antonyms

STRONGEST

repel repulse turn off

STRONG

deter push reply

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

She raised their two sons in the African bush until serious schooling finally beckoned them back to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The neighbour, Sigal, beckoned us into her safe room.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Despite the problems Alcaraz continued winning points and holding serve in set four as his movement improved, and another tiebreak beckoned with the third seed again coming out on top.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Minnesota beckoned, and Darnold hit his stride there.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

He opened a door and beckoned her through.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien