Synonyms for

Beck

Verb / bek / Another word for beck — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A nod, wave, or other gesture used to signal or call someone.

Synonyms & similar words

signal gesture sign indication nod wave call summons invitation greeting salutation hail hello acknowledgment recognition signaling beckoning waving nodding motion

Synonyms by register

Formal

signal gesture beckon summon

Informal

wave nod call over motion

Literary

signify indicate gesture towards

Antonyms

refuse reject ignore disregard spurn rebuff

Common collocations

  • beck and call
  • at one's beck
  • beckoning gesture
  • beck to someone
  • beck for attention
  • beck with a hand
  • beck with a nod

Word family

noun beckoning
verb beckon

Usage note

The phrase 'at one's beck and call' is the most common usage of 'beck'. The word 'beck' itself as a verb is quite archaic and rarely used outside of this idiom.

Example sentences

  1. I gave a beck to my friend to come over to my house.
  2. The teacher gave me a beck to come up to the front of the classroom.
  3. The lifeguard gave a beck to the swimmers to come out of the water.
  4. The coach gave a beck to the player to come off the field.
  5. I saw my mom's beck from across the park and went over to her.

Quotes

  • The man gave a beck of his hand and a nod, and Silverly stepped aside.
  • She beck'd me to her; I went, and found her hiding behind the great chair.
  • He beck'd to me with his hand, and I went to him, and he put his hand upon my head, and blessing me, said, 'I love thee, little one.'

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