beckon
Example Sentences
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One day after class, Mr. Carbine beckoned him over.
From Literature
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A brighter light beckoned a few meters away, down a steep bank that led to the shore.
From Literature
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The board beckoned Iger back in November 2022 to quell a revolt by senior Disney executives and allay concerns among investors.
From Los Angeles Times
She beckons to me, and I go and sit beside her on my bed.
From Literature
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She beckoned the longma, spoke to it, and offered it some meat from a bag she wore on her hip.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.