Main Entry:

beck·on

Pronunciation:

\ˈbe-k^ən\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

beck·oned; beck·on·ing

Etymology:

Middle English beknen, from Old English bīecnan, from bēacen sign — more at beacon

Date:

before 12th century

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