beckons 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of beckon
as in motions
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture beckoned the bashful child to come closer

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beckons

2 of 2

noun

plural of beckon

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  • After the Hunt star Andrew Garfield waves to attendees of the red carpet premiere of the film in Venice on Friday.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • In Lake Michigan, beach-goers from Manistee County south to Berrien County should beware of strong rip currents, waves up to 6 feet high and gusts reaching 25 knots (28 mph).
    Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Beckons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beckons. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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