beacon

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beacon

A lighthouse beacon guides ships safely through the night.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A signal light or fire: A fixed light or fire, often on a hill, tower, or pole, used as a warning or guiding signal.
    • A radio transmitter: A radio station that emits a continuous or periodic signal to guide aircraft or ships.
    • A guiding principle or person: Something or someone that serves as a guide, inspiration, or model.

  2. Verb:

    • To guide or warn with a beacon: To act as or provide a beacon for something.
    • To shine brightly like a beacon: To emit light or hope in a conspicuous, guiding way.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The lighthouse served as a beacon for ships navigating the rocky coast.
    • The radio beacon helped the pilot find the airport in the fog.
    • Her courage was a beacon of hope for the entire community.

  • Verb:

    • The fires were lit to beacon the ships to the safe harbor.
    • A single lamp beaconed from the distant farmhouse.
Advanced Usage

  • "To be a beacon of something": To be a prominent or shining example of a particular quality.

    • The organization strives to be a beacon of integrity in the industry.

  • "To beacon the way": To clearly show the path or direction forward.

    • Their groundbreaking research has beaconed the way for future scientists.
Variants and Related Words
  • Beaconing (adj): Acting as or resembling a beacon.
    • The beaconing light was visible for miles.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Signal, guide, lighthouse, landmark, signpost.
  • Verb: Guide, signal, illuminate, shine.
Related Phrases

  • Beacon of light: A source of guidance or hope.

    • In dark times, kindness can be a beacon of light.

  • Beacon hill: A high point used for signaling (also a proper name for places).

    • They lit the warning fire on the beacon hill.
Idioms
  • A beacon in the night: Something that provides guidance or comfort during a difficult or confusing time.
    • His wise advice was a beacon in the night during the crisis.
beacon

A lighthouse beacon guides ships safely through the night.

Noun
  1. a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
  2. a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes
  3. a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
Verb
  1. guide with a beacon
  2. shine like a beacon

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