Beaconed: meaning, definitions and examples
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beaconed
[ ˈbiːkənd ]
signal or guide
The term 'beaconed' refers to the past tense of 'beacon,' which means to signal or guide using a light or other means of communication. In a literal sense, it can refer to a light that warns ships of danger or guides them safely to shore. In a metaphorical sense, it can refer to someone or something that serves as a source of inspiration or guidance to others. This word is often used in contexts involving navigation, safety, and metaphorical guidance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The lighthouse beaconed sailors home.
- She beaconed her friends to come over.
- The emergency flares beaconed in the night.
Translations
Translations of the word "beaconed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 farolizado
🇮🇳 बीकन किया गया
🇩🇪 beaconed
🇮🇩 ditandai
🇺🇦 сигналізував
🇵🇱 zaświecony
🇯🇵 ビーコンド
🇫🇷 signalé
🇪🇸 señalizado
🇹🇷 işaretlenmiş
🇰🇷 신호가 주어진
🇸🇦 تم الإشارة إليه
🇨🇿 označený
🇸🇰 označený
🇨🇳 标记的
🇸🇮 označen
🇮🇸 merkjaður
🇰🇿 сигнал берілді
🇬🇪 ნიშნული
🇦🇿 işarələnmiş
🇲🇽 señalizado
Etymology
The word 'beacon' has its origins in the Old English term 'beacen,' which meant a sign or signal, originally derived from the Proto-Germanic '*bōkai,' meaning 'to indicate or show.' Over time, the word evolved to refer specifically to lights or fires that were used for signaling, especially in maritime contexts. As navigation became increasingly important, beacons took on a more defined role, serving to mark hazardous coastlines or guide ships safely into harbor. The usage of the term 'beaconed' as a verb form indicates its progression from a noun usage into action, reflecting a guiding or signaling function. The idea of 'beaconing' transcends mere physical signals; it also encompasses the metaphorical use of the term in contemporary language, where a person may metaphorically 'beacon' others, providing guidance or...