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| 1. | [ verb ] signal with the hands or nod | |
| Synonyms: | wave | |
| Examples: | "She waved to her friends" "He waved his hand hospitably" |
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| Related terms: | gesticulate wave | |
| 2. | [ verb ] appear inviting | |
| Examples: | "The shop window decorations beckoned" |
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| Related terms: | attract | |
| 3. | [ verb ] summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture | |
| Related terms: | summon | |
| Similar spelling: |
beacon Besson Beeson Beason begonia beechen Begin Began Beckum Beckim |
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