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