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beckoned

VERB

call, signal, or lure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attract entice invite tempt

STRONG

allure ask bid coax command demand draw gesticulate gesture motion nod pull sign summon wave

Antonyms

STRONGEST

repel repulse turn off

STRONG

deter push reply

Example Sentences

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The all-caps ad beckoned Tipton with an oft-used refrain directed at protagonist Carol Sturka: “We’re Sorry We Upset You, Carol.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Muniz’s character, Malcolm, is beckoned back to his dysfunctional family to help celebrate Hal and Lois’ 40th wedding anniversary.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

As the Moscow-Kaliningrad train approached Lithuania, the car attendant beckoned to passengers in Russian: "I'm closing the entire carriage, the toilets are out of action."

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

As Abraham reassured him, an officer from the D.C. police beckoned her over.

From Slate • Oct. 8, 2025

As we neared the market, the warm glow of firelight beckoned us closer.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros