Both Uses of
beckon
in
June Recital
- Ladies waved and beckoned with their fans, conversation opened up.
*beckoned = called (to come nearer by using a hand gesture)
- "Why don't you step on in, Captain?" called Mr. Fatty Bowles, and he beckoned the old lady to him.
beckoned = called (to come by using a hand gesture or a nod)
Definition:
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(beckon) to call -- typically to ask or tell someone to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod of the head