to beacon

Examples

• All

• The festival lights were beaconing visitors from all over the city.

• The bright lights of the carnival beaconed families from miles away with their colorful glow.

• Her inspiring speech beaconed hope to everyone in the audience.

• The lighthouse beacons ships safely to shore.

• Her smile beacons warmth and kindness.

• The charity event beaconed volunteers to come forward and support the cause.

• During the winter festival, the shimmering decorations beaconed tourists to visit the town.

Synonyms

S

to spotlight

vsto beacon

13 4.0

To make a person or thing noticed by people

attracts attention by standing out and shining without active highlighting

Antonyms

R

to repel

21 4.2

Make someone or something move back and stay away, often by using force

Compounds

B

beacon of hope

7 3.7

A person, place, or idea that gives people hope during hard times

B

Beacon Hill

1 5.3

An old, fashionable neighbourhood in Boston with long rows of brick houses and the state government building

R

radio beacon

• Specialized

1 4.1

A device that sends radio signals to guide ships or aircraft

B

beacon fire

• Archaic

1 8.3

A fire lit on a hill or tower to signal people far away

B

beacon light

4.7

A tower with a light that warns ships about rocks and shallow water

R

radar beacon

• Specialized

6.5

A device that receives radar signals and sends a coded signal back to help ships or planes find their position

How Noticeable

to captivate

19 4.2

to beacon

6.0

to gain attention

11 3.0

to attract

991 1.9

Surface Forms

Etymology