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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Arkansas: Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
Dominating northwestern Arkansas, the Ozark-St. Francis is an all-season haven rich in things to do.
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Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Befitting its low profile, the atmosphere is less raucous and more quiet haven.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
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Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Befitting its low profile, the atmosphere is less raucous and more quiet haven.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 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 5 May. 2024.
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