beacon (Meaning)
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
beacon (v)
shine like a beacon
guide with a beacon
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.
beacon (v. t.)
To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.
To furnish with a beacon or beacons.
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beacon Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The star shone like a beacon, illuminating the darkest night.
- The lighthouse's beacon cast a reassuring glow across the turbulent sea.
- The beacon of knowledge was found in the ancient texts.
- The flag waved proudly as a beacon of national unity.
- The beacon of morality illuminated the path of righteousness.
- 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
lighting,light, candle, lamp, floodlight, lighthouse, illuminant, lantern, headlight,flashlight
dull, blacken, obscure, dim, darken, obscure,dim, darken, obfuscate, dull
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.
