Meaning & use
Beckoned
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Past tense of 'beckon': signaled to someone, typically with a gesture of the hand or head, to approach or follow.
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She beckoned him over with a wave of her hand.
The open road beckoned, and they decided to start the trip early.
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Often used figuratively, as in 'adventure beckoned,' to describe an appealing opportunity.
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