beckon (**베**컨) — to make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbekən/
Korean meaning: 손, 팔, 또는 고개로 누군가에게 가까이 오라고 또는 따라오라고 신호하다, 손짓하다
Korean pronunciation: **베**컨
Example Sentences
- The delicious smell of pizza beckoned me from across the street.
- The teacher beckoned the shy student to come forward.
- My cozy bed beckoned after a long day at work.
beckon
VERB//ˈbekən//
to make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow
The doorman gently beckons the hesitant guest into the warm hotel lobby.
The keeper's beckon made them reckon - saved in just a second!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'bēacnian'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '신호를 보내다'라는 의미였습니다. 원래는 봉화나 등대와 같은 신호등을 의미하는 'beacon'과 같은 어원을 가지고 있어, 멀리서 신호를 보내 사람들을 부르는 행위를 나타냅니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The delicious smell of pizza beckoned me from across the street.”
“The teacher beckoned the shy student to come forward.”
“My cozy bed beckoned after a long day at work.”
“The mysterious forest path beckoned the curious hikers.”
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