Synonyms for beam

Noun

1. radio beam, beam, signal, signaling, sign

usage: a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides pilots in darkness or bad weather

2. beam, structural member

usage: long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

3. beam, beam of light, light beam, ray, ray of light, shaft, shaft of light, irradiation, light, visible light, visible radiation

usage: a column of light (as from a beacon)

4. beam, ray, electron beam, electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation

usage: a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

5. beam, width, breadth

usage: (nautical) breadth amidships

6. balance beam, beam, gymnastic apparatus, exerciser

usage: a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

Verb

1. beam, smile

usage: smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

2. shine, beam

usage: emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light; "The sun shone bright that day"; "The fire beamed on their faces"

3. beam, express, show, evince

usage: express with a beaming face or smile; "he beamed his approval"

4. air, send, broadcast, beam, transmit, publicize, publicise, air, bare

usage: broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television; "We cannot air this X-rated song"

5. glow, beam, radiate, shine, look, appear, seem

usage: especially of the complexion: show a strong bright color, such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"

6. glow, beam, radiate, shine, feel, experience

usage: experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion; "She was beaming with joy"; "Her face radiated with happiness"