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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

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The all-caps ad beckoned Tipton with an oft-used refrain directed at protagonist Carol Sturka: “We’re Sorry We Upset You, Carol.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The board beckoned Iger back in November 2022 to quell a revolt by senior Disney executives and allay concerns among investors.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 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

I was about to flee to the kitchen when Harry saw me and beckoned me over.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly