noun🔗ShareWink, ZeichenA sign made without words; a beck."The teacher gave a slight beckon with her head, signaling the student to approach her desk. "Die Lehrerin gab ein leichtes Zeichen mit dem Kopf und signalisierte dem Schüler, sich ihrem Schreibtisch zu nähern.communicationsignactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWinkenA children's game similar to hide and seek in which children who have been "caught" may escape if they see another hider beckon to them."The game of beckon was intense; several players were already caught, hoping for a teammate's daring signal to free them. "Das Spiel Winken war intensiv; mehrere Spieler waren bereits gefangen und hofften auf das kühne Signal eines Teamkollegen, um sie zu befreien.gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWinken, herbeiwinkenTo wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer."The teacher saw the student struggling and beckoned him over to her desk for help. "Die Lehrerin sah, dass der Schüler sich abmühte, und winkte ihn zu ihrem Schreibtisch, um ihm zu helfen.communicationactionsignhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnlocken, verlockenTo seem attractive and inviting"The warm, sunny beach seemed to beckon us after a long winter. "Der warme, sonnige Strand schien uns nach einem langen Winter anzulocken.attitudesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading