beckoned
verbUK /ˈbekənd/
US /ˈbekənd/
You beckoned when you used your hand or head to quietly ask someone to come to you.
She beckoned me over to see the tiny frog.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Attracted or drew someone toward something.
The smell of cookies beckoned us into the kitchen.
3. Seemed to call out or invite you to come closer.
The warm beach beckoned after a long winter.
4. Asked someone to follow or come along.
The guide beckoned the group toward the cave.