Synonyms of beam

1. radio beam, beam, signal, signaling, sign: usage: a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
2. beam, structural member, piece: usage: long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
3. beam, ray, electron beam, electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation: usage: a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
4. 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)
5. beam, width, breadth: usage: (nautical) breadth amidships
6. beam, side: usage: the broad side of a ship; "they sighted land on the port beam"
7. balance beam, beam, gymnastic apparatus, exerciser: usage: a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

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: have a complexion with 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"