beckon
verb (used with or without object)
to signal, summon, or direct by a gesture of the head or hand.
have beckoned
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present perfectof beckon.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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For decades, the unique charms of Bart’s Books have beckoned literature lovers from far and wide to the quiet corner of Matilija and Canada streets in Ojai.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2023
Over the years, malls have beckoned them with arcades and Hot Topics; they have also chased them off with “No Loitering” signs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2022
After a harsh winter, the fleeting weeks of spring have beckoned cyclists to exult the season.
From Washington Post
Although the Gare d'Orsay would not ordinarily have beckoned as the most desirable site, it had become politically necessary to do something with the structure.
From Time Magazine Archive
I could have beckoned to her, made her come out to see what the matter was.
From Miss Million's Maid A Romance of Love and Fortune by Onions, Mrs. Oliver
