beckon in Dutch
beckon in Dutch is wenken — beckon means to signal someone, usually with the hand or a nod, to come closer.
beckon in Dutch
wenken
(ambitransitive) To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.
What does "beckon" mean?
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verb To signal someone, usually with the hand or a nod, to come closer.
"The waiter beckoned us over to an empty table."
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verb To seem inviting or attractive; to draw someone in.
"After months of work, a well-earned holiday was beckoning."
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beckon in a sentence
- The waiter beckoned us over to an empty table.
- She beckoned to her friend across the crowded room.
- After months of work, a well-earned holiday was beckoning.
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What is "beckon" in Dutch?
"beckon" in Dutch is wenken. beckon means: To signal someone, usually with the hand or a nod, to come closer.
How do you use "beckon" in a sentence?
Example: "The waiter beckoned us over to an empty table." In Dutch, "beckon" is wenken.
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