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beckoning

/bɛkənɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does beckoning mean?

verb

Past tense of beckon, to signal or attract someone's attention, often in a friendly or inviting way. To be attractive or appealing.

Example

"The beautiful sunset was beckoning us to the beach."

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