beacon Synonyms

beacon Meaning

Wordnet

beacon (n)

a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes

a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

Wordnet

beacon (v)

shine like a beacon

guide with a beacon

Webster

beacon (n.)

A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.

A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.

A high hill near the shore.

That which gives notice of danger.

Webster

beacon (v. t.)

To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.

To furnish with a beacon or beacons.

beacon Sentence Examples

  1. The lighthouse served as a beacon, guiding lost seafarers back to shore.
  2. The campfire ignited a beacon of warmth and comfort in the desolate wilderness.
  3. The brightly lit billboard acted as a beacon, attracting attention from afar.
  4. The beacon of hope flickered in the eyes of the survivors.
  5. The star shone like a beacon, illuminating the darkest night.
  6. The lighthouse's beacon cast a reassuring glow across the turbulent sea.
  7. The beacon of knowledge was found in the ancient texts.
  8. The flag waved proudly as a beacon of national unity.
  9. The beacon of morality illuminated the path of righteousness.
  10. The beacon of technology promised a brighter future.

FAQs About the word beacon

a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance, a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes, a tower wi

lamp,light, candle, lighting, floodlight, lantern, headlight, illuminant, lighthouse,flashlight

dim, darken, obfuscate, dull, dull, obscure, obscure, blacken, darken, dim

The lighthouse served as a beacon, guiding lost seafarers back to shore.

The campfire ignited a beacon of warmth and comfort in the desolate wilderness.

The brightly lit billboard acted as a beacon, attracting attention from afar.

The beacon of hope flickered in the eyes of the survivors.