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haven

10 ENTRIES FOUND:

ha·ven

noun \ˈhā-vən\

Definition of HAVEN

1
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: a place of safety : refuge
3
: a place offering favorable opportunities or conditions <a haven for artists>
haven transitive verb

Examples of HAVEN

  1. The shelter offers a haven from abusive spouses.
  2. The inn is a haven for weary travelers.
  3. This national park provides a safe haven for wildlife.

Origin of HAVEN

Middle English, from Old English hæfen; akin to Middle High German habene harbor
First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with HAVEN

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