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beckons

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present tense third-person singular of beckon

Synonyms of beckons

(Entry 1 of 2)

to direct or notify by a movement or gesture

beckoned the bashful child to come closer

Synonyms for beckons

flags,
gestures,
motions,
signals,
waves

Words Related to beckons

nods

gesticulates,
mimes,
pantomimes,
signs

signalizes

acquaints,
advises,
informs,
relates,
tells

flourishes,
shrugs

beckons

noun

plural of beckon

Synonyms of beckons (Entry 2 of 2)

as in waves, flourishes

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for beckons

becks,
flourishes,
shrugs,
waves

gesticulations,
gestures,
mimes,
pantomimes,
signals,
signs

body languages,
postures

indications,
motions

sign languages

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Thesaurus Entries Near beckons

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becks

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“Beckons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beckons. Accessed 24 May. 2022.

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