Beacon (Verb)
Meaning 1
Shine like a beacon.
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- Her beautiful voice stood out from the rest and shone like a beacon inspiring others to strive for excellence.
- The resilience of the survivors served as a beacon of hope for those left behind in the devastated town.
- In a world filled with hate, the kindness of strangers blazed like a beacon, guiding us towards a brighter future.
- Her positive attitude was a beacon of light that illuminated the darkest corners of our souls.
- A chance at a better education shone like a beacon in the bleak landscape of their impoverished lives.
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Meaning 2
Guide with a beacon.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The lighthouse will beacon the ships safely to shore through the dense fog.
- The island's only landmark, a solitary tree, beacons weary travelers to rest.
- Mariners rely on the North Star to beacon them across vast oceans at night.
- Highway signs beacon tourists to popular nearby attractions along the route.
- Satellites in orbit beacon signals to scientists studying weather patterns.