verb
- to make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow
- to appear attractive or inviting; to seem to offer something appealing
Usage: figurative
Examples
- She beckoned to her friend across the crowded room.
- The teacher beckoned the student to come forward.
- He beckoned with his hand for us to follow him.
- The warm beach beckoned to the tired travelers.
- Adventure beckoned from beyond the mountains.
- The cozy café beckoned with its inviting lights.
- She beckoned the waiter over to their table.