Meaning
make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage or instruct someone to approach or follow.
Beckoned is the past tense and past participle of the verb beckon. It means to signal, summon, or direct someone to come closer or follow, typically using a non-verbal gesture like a wave or nod. It can also mean to appear inviting or highly attractive.
- Miranda beckoned to Adam
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Grammar Forms
| Category | Form | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Verbs | V1 (Base) | Beckon |
| V2 (Past) | beckoned | |
| V3 (Participle) | beckoned | |
| ING (Continuous) | beckoning | |
| S-Form (Present) | beckons | |
| Nouns | Plural Form | beckons |
| Adjectives | Comparative (-er) | beckoner |
| Superlative (-est) | beckonest |