BECKON: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BECKON?

Need another word that means the same as “beckon”? Find 28 synonyms and 30 related words for “beckon” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Beckon” are: wave, gesture, signal, gesticulate, make a gesture, motion, nod, call, entice, invite, tempt, coax, lure, charm, attract, draw, pull, pull in, bring in, allure, interest, fascinate, engage, enchant, captivate, persuade, induce, catch the eye of

Beckon as a Verb

Definitions of "Beckon" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “beckon” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Signal with the hands or nod.
• Summon (someone) by beckoning to them.
• Summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture.
• Make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage or instruct someone to approach or follow.
• Appear inviting.
• Appear attractive or inviting.

Synonyms of "Beckon" as a verb (28 Words)

allure	Powerfully attract or charm; tempt. Will sponsors really be allured by such opportunities.
attract	Be attractive to. He hoped this strategy would attract foreign investment by multinationals.
bring in	Bring into a different state.
call	Give the calls to the dancers for a square dance. Bluejays called to one another.
captivate	Attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm. He was captivated by her beauty.
catch the eye of	Perceive by hearing.
charm	Protect through supernatural powers or charms. The books have charmed children the world over.
coax	Obtain something from (someone) by gentle and persistent persuasion. Come on now I coaxed.
draw	Represent by making a drawing of as with a pencil chalk etc on a surface. Draw wire.
enchant	Fill (someone) with great delight; charm. You have been enchanted by some spirits.
engage	Engage for service under a term of contract. They engaged in a discussion.
entice	Provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion. A show which should entice a new audience into the theatre.
fascinate	Attract; cause to be enamored. I ve always been fascinated by computers.
gesticulate	Show, express or direct through movement. They were shouting and gesticulating frantically at drivers who did not slow down.
gesture	Express something with a gesture or gestures. He gestured her towards a chair.
induce	Cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner. The current in the primary winding is induced by the rotating magnet.
interest	Excite the curiosity of engage the interest of. I thought the book might interest Eliot.
invite	Invite someone to one s house. We were invited to a dinner at the Embassy.
lure	Provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion. The child was lured into a car but managed to escape.
make a gesture	To compose or represent.
motion	Propose for discussion and resolution at a meeting or legislative assembly. He motioned Dennis to a plush chair.
nod	Signify or express greeting assent or understanding by nodding. He looked around for support and everyone nodded.
persuade	Cause (someone) to believe something, especially after a sustained effort; convince. He did everything he could to persuade the police that he was the robber.
pull	Cause to move by pulling. He pulled himself into the saddle.
pull in	Move into a certain direction.
signal	Communicate silently and non verbally by signals or signs. Stone signalled right.
tempt	Have an urge or inclination to do something. The window displays tempted the shoppers.
wave	Set waves in. She waved her gun.

Usage Examples of "Beckon" as a verb

• The going is tough and soft options beckon.
• Miranda beckoned to Adam.
• The shop window decorations beckoned.
• He beckoned Cameron over.
• He beckoned Duncan to follow.

Associations of "Beckon" (30 Words)

call	Give the calls to the dancers for a square dance. The alternative call of 2 would be quite unsound.
convoke	Call together or summon (an assembly or meeting. She sent messages convoking a Council of Ministers.
declamation	Vehement oratory. Lines written for a school declamation.
deportation	The act of expelling a person from their native land. A deportation order.
elicit	Derive by reason. A corrupt heart elicits in an hour all that is bad in us.
entice	Attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage. The treat is offered to entice the dog to eat.
entreat	Treat (someone) in a specified manner. The King I fear hath ill entreated her.
evoke	Evoke or provoke to appear or occur. Akasha is evoked in India when a house is being built to ensure its completion.
extradition	The surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty. Emergency extraditions.
guest	A person staying at a hotel or guest house. He was in Warsaw as a guest of the Polish government.
intercom	An electrical device allowing one-way or two-way communication. The pilot s voice comes over the intercom.
invite	Invite someone to one s house. We invited the neighbors in for a cup of coffee.
invoke	Give rise to; evoke. She invoked his help against this attack.
mobilize	Call to arms; of military personnel. Acid rain mobilizes the aluminium in forest soils.
muster	A formal gathering of troops, especially for inspection, display, or exercise. My father needed help with mustering sheep.
paging	The system of numbering pages. The public address system in the hospital was used for paging.
petition	Present a petition to an authority in respect of a particular cause. The Act allowed couples to petition for divorce after one year of marriage.
reciprocity	Mutual exchange of commercial or other privileges. The Community intends to start discussions on reciprocity with third countries.
reinstate	Bring back into original existence, use, function, or position. The union threatened strike action if Owen was not reinstated.
repast	The food served and eaten at one time. A sumptuous repast.
repatriate	A person who has been repatriated. Foreign firms would be permitted to repatriate all profits.
request	A formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority. The club s excursion was postponed at the request of some of the members.
shout	Prevent someone from speaking or being heard by shouting. He was shouted down as he tried to explain the decision.
subpoena	Serve or summon with a subpoena. The decision to subpoena government records.
summon	Gather or bring together. He summoned a meeting of head delegates.
summons	Serve someone with a summons. He has been summonsed to appear in court next month.
visiting	(of a person) on a visit to a person or place. A visiting professor.
warrant	Show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for. An extradition warrant.
writ	A piece or body of writing. The two reinstated officers issued a writ for libel against the applicants.
yell	An organized cheer, especially one used to support a sports team. You heard me losing my temper and yelling at her.