beckon

About 0.27 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.
2. verb To seem attractive and inviting.
3. noun A sign made without words; a beck.
4. noun A 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.

Similar words

wave lure evoke signal call to waft draw near call over push nudge

Often followed by

to the me him us and you them her

Word family

beckoned beckoning beckons