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   Ref·uge

   /ˈrefyo͞oj/

   

   noun

   • 1. a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble: "he was forced to take refuge in the French embassy"
   • ▪ something providing shelter: "the family came to be seen as a refuge from a harsh world" Similar shelterprotectionsafetysecurityasylumsanctuarypreservationsafe keepingsanctuaryplace of sheltershelterplace of safetyhavensafe havensanctumsafe househarborport in a stormarkretreatboltholefoxholehiding placehideawayhideoutfastnessquerencia
   • ▪ an institution providing safe accommodations for women who have suffered violence from a spouse or partner.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin refugium, from Latin re- ‘back’ + fugere ‘flee’.

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   1. : shelter or protection from danger or distress. 2. : a place that provides shelter or protection. 3. : something to which one has recourse in difficulty. refuge. 2 of 2. verb. refuged; refuging. transitive verb. : to give refuge to. intransitive verb. : to seek or take refuge. Did you know? Finding Refuge.

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   Refuge in Carmel, CA - America's First Co-Ed Outdoor Relaxation Spa. At Refuge we aim to provide affordable relaxation through use of our Refuge Thermal Cycle. Our silence policy, our exceptional massages, and our beautiful natural setting contribute to an unrivaled relaxation experience.

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   noun. shelter or protection, as from the weather or danger. any place, person, action, or thing that offers or appears to offer protection, help, or relief. accused of incompetence, he took refuge in lying. another name for traffic island.

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   REFUGE definition: 1. (a place that gives) protection or shelter from danger, trouble, unhappiness, etc.: 2. (a place…. Learn more.

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   REFUGE meaning: 1. (a place that gives) protection or shelter from danger, trouble, unhappiness, etc.: 2. (a place…. Learn more.

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   Synonyms for REFUGE: shelter, sanctuary, retreat, haven, asylum, residence, oasis, harbor; Antonyms of REFUGE: expose.

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   A refuge is a safe place, such as a building or even another country, as in "they sought refuge from the war by leaving their homeland," or it is a simple, personal place of comfort — like a friend's couch. Definitions of refuge. noun. something or someone turned to for assistance or security. “took refuge in lying”.

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   refuge meaning: 1. protection from danger or unpleasant conditions: 2. a place where you are protected from…. Learn more.

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    Feb 5, 2024 · noun. verb. How to Use refuge in a Sentence. refuge. 1 of 2 noun. Definition of refuge. Synonyms for refuge. Dozens of people fled to the ocean seeking refuge from the flames. — Audrey McAvoy, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Sep. 2023. The place that had brought him so much joy no longer felt like a refuge. — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2024.

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    noun. 1. shelter or protection, as from the weather or danger. 2. any place, person, action, or thing that offers or appears to offer protection, help, or relief. accused of incompetence, he took refuge in lying. 3. another name for traffic island. verb.