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beckon

beckon

To use a hand movement to invite someone to come closer.

All languages

English
beckon
Norwegian
vinke til seg
Japanese
手招きする — てまねきする — temaneki suru
Korean
손짓으로 부르다 — sonjiseuro bureuda
Spanish
hacer señas para que alguien se acerque
French
faire signe d'approcher
German
heranwinken

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