Beckon (verb)

  1. Signal to someone to come closer or follow you, typically by nodding or waving.
  2. Indicate that something is attractive or inviting.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "summon (someone) by a signal"): from old norse bekkja "to signal".

Examples:

  1. She beckoned him over to her with a wave of her hand.
  2. He beckoned the waiter for the bill.
  3. The bright lights of the city beckoned to her.
  4. The opportunity to travel abroad beckoned to him.
  5. The warm sun and clear blue sky beckoned me to take a walk in the park.
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