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- [bee-kuh n]
- /ˈbi kən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bee-kuh n]
- /ˈbi kən/
Definitions of beaconed word
- noun beaconed a guiding or warning signal, as a light or fire, especially one in an elevated position. 1
- noun beaconed a tower or hill used for such purposes. 1
- noun beaconed a lighthouse, signal buoy, etc., on a shore or at a dangerous area at sea to warn and guide vessels. 1
- noun beaconed Navigation. radio beacon. a radar device at a fixed location that, upon receiving a radar pulse, transmits a reply pulse that enables the original sender to determine his or her position relative to the fixed location. 1
- noun beaconed a person, act, or thing that warns or guides. 1
- noun beaconed a person or thing that illuminates or inspires: The Bible has been our beacon during this trouble. 1
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Origin of beaconed
First appearance:
before 950 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 950; Middle English beken, Old English bēacen sign, signal; cognate with Old Frisian bāken, Old Saxon bōkan, Old High German bouhhan
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Parts of speech for Beaconed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
beaconed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
beaconed usage trend in Literature
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verb beaconed
- shepherd — a male given name.
- educate — to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling. Synonyms: instruct, school, drill, indoctrinate.
- manage — to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income?
- handle — a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.
- maneuver — a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
Antonyms for beaconed
verb beaconed
- obey — to comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of: to obey one's parents.
- desert — A desert is a large area of land, usually in a hot region, where there is almost no water, rain, trees, or plants.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
- mislead — to lead or guide wrongly; lead astray.
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