beckon

One entry found for beckon.

Main Entry: beck·on
Pronunciation: 'be-k^&n
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): beck·oned; beck·on·ing
Etymology: Middle English beknen, from Old English bIecnan, from bEacen sign -- more at BEACON
intransitive verb
1 : to summon or signal typically with a wave or nod
2 : to appear inviting : ATTRACT <the frontier beckons>
transitive verb : to beckon to
- beckon noun