- haven ha·ven n
- ['heɪvn]
rifugio, riparo
a haven of peace — un'oasi di pace
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haven ha·ven n
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Haven — Ha ven (h[=a] v n), n. [AS. h[ae]fene; akin to D. & LG. haven, G. hafen, MHG. habe, Dan. havn, Icel. h[ o]fn, Sw. hamn; akin to E. have, and hence orig., a holder; or to heave (see {Heave}); or akin to AS. h[ae]f sea, Icel. & Sw. haf, Dan. hav,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Haven — Ha ven, v. t. To shelter, as in a haven. Keats. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
haven — ha|ven [ˈheıvən] n [: Old English; Origin: hAfen] a place where people or animals can live peacefully or go to in order to be safe haven for ▪ The riverbanks are a haven for wildlife. ▪ St Ives, a haven for artists and hippies a haven of… … Dictionary of contemporary English
haven — ha|ven [ heıvn ] noun count a place where people or animals can feel safe and happy: haven for: The park has become a haven for local wildlife … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
haven — ha·ven || heɪvn n. sheltered place, refuge, harbor, sanctuary; anchorage v. shelter, provide refuge, provide a safe haven … English contemporary dictionary
haven — ha•ven [[t]ˈheɪ vən[/t]] n. 1) a harbor; port 2) any place of shelter and safety; refuge; asylum 3) to shelter, as in a haven • Etymology: bef. 1050; ME; OE hæfen, c. MLG, MD havene, ON hǫfn; akin to OE hæf, ON haf sea syn: See harbor … From formal English to slang
haven — ha·ven … English syllables
ha´ven|less — ha|ven «HAY vuhn», noun, verb. –n. 1. a place of shelter and safety: »To the weary hunters the cabin was a welcome haven. SYNONYM(S): retreat, refuge, asylum. 2. a harbor or port. –v.t. 1. to put (a ship) into a haven or port. 2. Figurative. to… … Useful english dictionary
ha|ven — «HAY vuhn», noun, verb. –n. 1. a place of shelter and safety: »To the weary hunters the cabin was a welcome haven. SYNONYM(S): retreat, refuge, asylum. 2. a harbor or port. –v.t. 1. to put (a ship) into a haven or port. 2. Figurative. to shelter… … Useful english dictionary
safe´-ha´ven — safe haven, 1. a place free from harm or danger, especially by attack of military forces or prosecution by civilian authorities: »They would create safe havens for noncombatants, and corridors to let supplies in (New York Times). 2. a place or an … Useful english dictionary
ha·ven — /ˈheıvən/ noun, pl vens [count] : a place where you are protected from danger, trouble, etc. The shelter offers/provides a haven from abusive spouses. The inn is a haven for weary travelers. This national park provides a safe haven … Useful english dictionary
