beacon

/bˈiːkən/

/ˈbikən/

Beacon

a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

a radio station that sends signals to aircrafts and ships to help with their navigation

to beacon

MAIN VERB

guide with a beacon

shine like a beacon

Examples

1. The lighthouse was a beacon of hope in the stormy sea.

2. This new medicine is a beacon of hope for/to thousands of people.

3. I just hope that one day you'll be a beacon of hope to the people you are going to rule.

4. Light the beacons!