2
: a place of safety : refuge
3
: a place offering favorable opportunities or conditions
a haven for artists
haven
transitive verb
Examples of haven in a Sentence
The shelter offers a haven from abusive spouses.
The inn is a haven for weary travelers.
This national park provides a safe haven for wildlife.
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On the one hand, the studio was a rare haven for interracial collaboration, especially in the South where Blacks and whites rarely fraternized publicly in the late '50s.
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Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
Situated right next door to sister resort Sandals (which is for adults only), the sprawling resort is stacked with pleasures, food, and relaxing accommodations in an effort to be a haven for families looking for a getaway.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 15 May 2024
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Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
Situated right next door to sister resort Sandals (which is for adults only), the sprawling resort is stacked with pleasures, food, and relaxing accommodations in an effort to be a haven for families looking for a getaway.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for haven
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haven. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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