Used in a Sentence

beckon

How to use beckon in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for beckon.

Editorial note

It seems to beckon "Just start typing your info."4.

Examples8
Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

signal with the hands or nod; "She waved to her friends"; "He waved his hand hospitably"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of beckon gathered in one view.

verb

signal with the hands or nod; "She waved to her friends"; "He waved his hand hospitably"

verb

appear inviting; "The shop window decorations beckoned"

verb

summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for beckon.

verb

signal with the hands or nod; "She waved to her friends"; "He waved his hand hospitably"

verb

appear inviting; "The shop window decorations beckoned"

verb

summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture

Example sentences

1

It seems to beckon "Just start typing your info."4.

2

But how many people have those resources at their beckon call?

3

The red circles beckon me anyway, all the time.

4

Google, Facebook, and Apple beckon, but this company is for the rest of you.

5

Once you achieve the status you've set your eyes on today, some higher status will beckon.

6

Why does it beckon retaliation instead of correction?

7

I think you should beckon Indian journalistic talent

8

I want to beckon the concept of survivability.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use beckon in a sentence?

It seems to beckon "Just start typing your info."4.

What does beckon mean?

signal with the hands or nod; "She waved to her friends"; "He waved his hand hospitably"

What part of speech is beckon?

beckon is commonly used as verb.