beckoning
/ˈbɛkənɪŋ/
Meanings
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Noun
An inviting or encouraging gesture, especially a silent one.
- "The beckoning figure in the painting was inviting the viewer to come closer."
- "The child gave a beckoning gesture to his father to come and help him."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with beckoningbeaconing , leaning , meaning , scanning
Variants
List of all variants of beckoning that leads to same resultbeckoning , beckoningly , beckon , beckoned , beckons
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originated from Old English word 'becan' which means 'to summon' or 'to call'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'beckoning' is often used to describe the invitation made by the statue of Liberty to immigrants.
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In some cultures, it is considered impolite to make a beckoning gesture with the index finger as it is seen as an offensive gesture.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Invitation: Related to invitations as it is a gesture or action that invites or encourages someone to come or do something.
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Body language: Belongs to the domain of body language as it is a non-verbal gesture used to communicate.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, beckoning is often used to create suspense or intrigue, as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart'. In art, it is a common theme in portraits and figurative paintings.
How to Memorize "beckoning"
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visualize
- Visualize a person making a silent, inviting gesture with their hand.
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associate
- Associate the word 'beckoning' with the idea of inviting or encouraging someone.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'beckoning' as 'Bringing Encouragement and Calling On New Interactions'.
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