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beckon


Definition: Meaning of, beckon in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbɛk(ə)n /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
beckon beckoned beckoned
Present Participle Third Person Singular
beckoning beckons
  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
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  2. [intransitive and transitive] if something such as a place or opportunity beckons, it appears so attractive that you want to have it
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  3. [intransitive] if something beckons for someone, it will probably happen to them
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