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beacon

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of beacon

something that provides illumination

the floodlit skyscraper is one of the cityʼs most beloved nighttime beacons

Synonyms of beacon

illuminant, lamp, light

Words Related to beacon

arc lamp (also arc light), candelabra, candelabrum, candle, chandelier, dark lantern, electric, flare, flash, flashbulb, flashcube, flashlight, floodlight, fluorescent lamp, gaslight, gasolier, girandole, headlight, incandescent lamp, klieg light (or kleig light), lantern, light bulb, lighthouse, lighting, sconce, spotlight, streetlight, sun lamp

beacon

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of beacon

to supply with light

a lone lighthouse beacons the entrance to the island's only harbor

Synonyms of beacon

bathe, emblaze, illume, illuminate, illumine, irradiate, light, lighten

Words Related to beacon

beam, beat (down), radiate, shine

highlight, spotlight

blaze, burn, fire, flame, glare, glow, ignite, incinerate, kindle

bedazzle, blind, daze, dazzle

gleam, glisten, glitter

Near Antonyms of beacon

dim, dull, obscure

cover, shroud, veil

douse (also dowse), extinguish, put out, quench, snuff (out)

Antonyms of beacon

blacken, darken, obfuscate

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