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beckon

/ˈbɛkən/

beckonverb

beckoned

Past Simple

beckoned

Past Participle

beckoning

Gerund

/ˈbɛkən/

Translations

She beckoned him to come closer.

Она манила его подойти ближе.

He beckoned the waiter to bring the menu.

Он подозвал официанта, чтобы тот принес меню.

Definitions

To make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow.

She beckoned him to follow her into the room.

To appear inviting or enticing.

The warm lights of the café beckoned to the weary travelers.

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