haven

/ˈheɪvən/

name 5noun 3verb 1

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

safe

The library became a safe haven where students could study without any distractions.

VERB + HAVEN

create, offer (sb), provide (sb with)

PREP

in a/the ~

The small island became a haven for tourists seeking peace and quiet.

~ for

The old library became a haven for students seeking a quiet place to study.

~ of

The library became a haven of quiet for students escaping the noise of the busy campus.

Definitions

noun

A harbour or anchorage protected from the sea.

And the stately ships go on / To their haven under the hill;

A safe place.

Since its conception, the European Union has been a haven for those seeking refuge from war, persecution and poverty in other parts of the world.

A peaceful or tranquil place.

verb

To put into, or provide with a haven.

name

A surname.

A unisex given name of modern usage.

A place in the United States:

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

oasis

noun — a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

seaport
harbor
harbour

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

And the stately ships go on / To their haven under the hill;

Wiktionary

Since its conception, the European Union has been a haven for those seeking refuge from war, persecution and poverty in other parts of the world.

Wiktionary

Contemporary Persian poems haven’t been known in west world as well as ancient ones.

Tatoeba · #1035966

The island was therefore a sure haven for all criminals who had run from the law.

Tatoeba · #1929078

Monaco is a tax haven.

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I do not like broccoli and I haven’t liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it.

Tatoeba · #5815763

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, haven is marked as dated. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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