Definitions for beckons

beckons beck·on

Spelling: [bek-uh n]
IPA: /ˈbɛk ən/

Beckons is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 169 anagrams from letters in beckons (bceknos).

Definitions for beckons

noun

  1. a nod, gesture, etc., that signals, directs, summons, indicates agreement, or the like.
  2. a nod, gesture, etc., that signals, directs, summons, indicates agreement, or the like.

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to signal, summon, or direct by a gesture of the head or hand.
  2. to lure; entice.
  3. to signal, summon, or direct by a gesture of the head or hand.
  4. to lure; entice.

Origin of beckons

before 950; Middle English beknen, Old English gebē(a)cnian, derivative of bēacen beacon

Examples for beckons

They saw the professor dance wildly around and beckon to them.

When anarchy seems to beckon, Libya pulls back from the brink.

They can beckon; it is not certain that they will, for they are not love's servants.

Squalor and tragedy can beckon to all that is great in us, and strengthen the wings of love.

The leader will then repeat louder, or beckon to the scout to come in nearer.

The firemen confer with the organizers and then beckon them toward the front of the bus.

Then the open door of the saloon seemed to beckon an invitation.

But they can beckon, and the knowledge of this incredible truth comforted him.

He took a step toward her, and the rippling scarf seemed to beckon him on.

As for Ivan, people might chatter and beckon as they would, his interest in them was gone.

But they can beckon, and the knowledge of this incredible truth comforted him.

When anarchy seems to beckon, Libya pulls back from the brink.

They can beckon; it is not certain that they will, for they are not love's servants.

The leader will then repeat louder, or beckon to the scout to come in nearer.

The firemen confer with the organizers and then beckon them toward the front of the bus.

He took a step toward her, and the rippling scarf seemed to beckon him on.

They saw the professor dance wildly around and beckon to them.

Then the open door of the saloon seemed to beckon an invitation.

As for Ivan, people might chatter and beckon as they would, his interest in them was gone.

Squalor and tragedy can beckon to all that is great in us, and strengthen the wings of love.

Word Value for beckons
Scrable

14

Words with friends

17

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