beacon

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈbiːkən/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈbikən/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(bēkən)

Collocations for "beacon"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "beacon" in context.

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beacon

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n
  1. could really use a beacon of hope (right now)
  2. offered [them, the family] a beacon of hope
  3. is a beacon of [hope, light] (for)
  4. is a beacon of [freedom, democracy] in [the Middle East]
  5. He was considered a shining beacon by [many, his peers, the people].
  6. [Many] considered him a shining beacon (of hope).
  7. shined a beacon to [indicate, mark, show, highlight, point out]
  8. Follow the distress beacon.
  9. a radio distress beacon
  10. follow the beacon towards
  11. a beacon in the dark
  12. the [policeman's, boat's, lighthouse's] beacon
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