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haven
[ hey-vuhn ]
noun
- a harbor or port.
- any place of shelter and safety; refuge; asylum.
verb (used with object)
- to shelter, as in a haven.
haven
/ ˈheɪvən /
noun
- a port, harbour, or other sheltered place for shipping
- a place of safety or sanctuary; shelter
verb
- tr to secure or shelter in or as if in a haven
Derived Forms
- ˈhavenless, adjective
Other Words From
- haven·less adjective
- haven·ward adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of haven1
Word History and Origins
Origin of haven1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Cambodia, with its seemingly free press, is also a haven for foreign journalists.
Terrorists against Cuba who had once shot down passenger jets later found safe haven in Miami.
To hurt them at their safe haven and homes—such an attack is perfect revenge.
And one has to fight against that and create some haven for optimism.
The Arabs offered the Nazis a haven, as well as a market for all their nefarious dealings in arms and black market currency.
Henry Doggett, an officer of the revolutionary army, died at New Haven, aged 86.
A superstitious Italian, I believed that heaven had protected me from the devils to hand me over pure to the religious haven.
Svold is not an island as Snorri thought, but a haven or creek in the mouth of a river somewhat west of Rgen.
All in the vessel are, to a great extent, dependent upon him for a successful voyage, and a safe arrival at the desired haven.
He would have suffered in spontaneity, vivacity, originality, and quietly taken his anchorage in the sleepy haven of mediocrity.
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