Beckoning

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  • v. Present participle of beckon.
  • adj. That beckons
  • n. Such a wave or similar action
  • Word Usage
    "Now, with the Big 12 conference finale within touching distance and one last shot at a national title beckoning, she has been asked to lead the Longhorns 'attack in one last attempt to kick start a listless offense."
    Verb Form
    beckoned    beckoning    beckons   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    gesticulate    gesture    motion    summon    appeal   
    Form
    beckoned    beckoning   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    beck    gesture   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    reckon    second   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    shushing    scarp    gibbous    automaticity    grandstanding