Beckon
(verb)
- Signal to someone to come closer or follow you, typically by nodding or waving.
- 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:
- She beckoned him over to her with a wave of her hand.
- He beckoned the waiter for the bill.
- The bright lights of the city beckoned to her.
- The opportunity to travel abroad beckoned to him.
- The warm sun and clear blue sky beckoned me to take a walk in the park.