Beckon

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈbÉ›kÉ™n/
• Rhymes: -É›kÉ™n

Full definition of beckon

Verb

1. (ambitransitive) To wave and/or to nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.
• DrydenHis distant friends, he beckons near.
• ShakespeareIt beckons you to go away with it.

Noun

1. A sign made without words; a beck.
• BolingbrokeAt the first beckon.