to signal, summon, or direct by a gesture of the head or hand.

to lure; entice.

a nod, gesture, etc., that signals, directs, summons, indicates agreement, or the like.

verb

allure , ask , attract , bid , coax , command , demand , draw , entice , gesticulate , gesture , invite , motion , nod , pull , sign , summon , tempt , wave , bidding , bow , call , curtsey , curtsy , salutation