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   Ha·ven

   /ˈhāv(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a place of safety or refuge: "a haven for wildlife" Similar refugeretreatsheltersanctuaryasylumplace of safetyplace of securityport in a stormharboroasissanctum
   • ▪ an inlet providing shelter for ships or boats; a harbor or small port. Similar anchorageharborportmooringroadscoveinletbayfjordrare:harboragemoorageroadsteadhithe

   Word Origin late Old Englishhæfen, from Old Norse hǫfn; related to Dutch haven, German Hafen ‘harbor’.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHAVEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   haven noun [C] (SAFE PLACE) Add to word list. a safe or peaceful place: haven from The garden was a haven from the noise and bustle of the city. safe haven They wanted to provide safe havens for the refugees. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Safe & enclosed spaces. bolthole. booth. bunker. bus shelter. carrel. childproofing. cocoon. dry

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhaven noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   haven. noun. /ˈheɪvn/. /ˈheɪvn/. a place that is safe and peaceful where people or animals are protected. The hotel is a haven of peace and tranquillity. The river banks are a haven for wildlife. The camp offers a haven to refugees.

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   Define haven. haven synonyms, haven pronunciation, haven translation, English dictionary definition of haven. n. 1. A harbor or anchorage; a port. 2. A place of refuge or rest; a sanctuary. tr.v. ha·vened , ha·ven·ing , ha·vens To put into or provide with a haven....

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHAVEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. countable noun. A haven is a place where people or animals feel safe, secure, and happy . It's a real haven at the end of a busy working day. ...Lake Baringo, a freshwater haven for a mixed variety of birds. Synonyms: sanctuary, shelter, retreat, asylum More Synonyms of haven. 2. See also safe haven. More Synonyms of haven.

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   A haven is a safe place, and people who are in trouble tend to seek havens. Definitions of haven. noun. a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo. synonyms: harbor, harbour, seaport. see more. noun. a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary. synonyms: oasis.

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   HAVEN Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com. haven. [ hey-v uhn ] show ipa. See synonyms for haven on Thesaurus.com. noun. a harbor or port. any place of shelter and safety; refuge; asylum. verb (used with object) to shelter, as in a haven. Recommended videos. Powered by AnyClip. AnyClip Product Demo 2022.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHAVEN | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of haven – Learner’s Dictionary. haven. noun [ C ] uk / ˈheɪv ə n / us. Add to word list Add to word list. a safe place: a haven for wildlife. (Definition of haven from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of haven. in Chinese (Traditional) 安全的地方, 和平之地… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)