to beacon

Examples

• All

• The lighthouse beacons to ships at sea.

• In the darkness, the campfire beaconed warmly, offering comfort to the lost hikers.

• Her smile beaconed across the crowded room, drawing everyone's attention.

• Can you see how the stars beacon at night?

• The lighthouse beacons through the fog, guiding lost ships home.

• The bright lantern beacons from the tower, signaling the approaching train.

• During the storm, the emergency flare beacons brightly, ensuring rescuers can find us.

Synonyms

B

to beam

vsto beacon

6 3.0

To shine brightly and send light in a certain direction

uses light or signals with purpose of guiding or marking

L

to lantern

vsto beacon

8.2

To light a place with lanterns to guide people

serves to guide or signal others using light fire or radio

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 Strong

to blaze

58 3.4

to beam

6 3.0

to beacon

5.5

to shine

428 1.0

to flicker

60 3.6

to glimmer

12 3.9

Surface Forms

Etymology