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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

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

Muniz’s character, Malcolm, is beckoned back to his dysfunctional family to help celebrate Hal and Lois’ 40th wedding anniversary.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

She beckoned to the children, and as they came on tip-toe towards her, she gave a flick of her wrist.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers