beckonEnglishOxford American Thesaurusbeckon verb 1 the guard beckoned to Benny: gesture, signal, wave, gesticulate, make a gesture, motion, nod, call. 2 the moorland and miles of coastal path beckon many walkers: entice, invite, tempt, coax, lure, charm, attract, draw, pull (in), bring in, call, allure, interest, fascinate, engage, enchant, captivate, persuade, induce, catch the eye of.