Definition of 'haven'
Word forms: plural havens
1. countable noun
2. See also safe haven
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haven in British English
noun
verb
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Derived forms
havenless (ˈhavenless) adjective
Word origin
Old English hæfen, from Old Norse höfn; related to Middle Dutch havene, Old Irish cuan to bend
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haven in American English
verb transitive
3.
to provide a haven for
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haven in American English
(ˈheivən)
transitive verb
SYNONYMS 1. See harbor.3.
to shelter, as in a haven
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Derived forms
havenless adjective
havenward
adverb
Word origin
[bef. 1050; ME; OE hæfen; c. D haven, G Hafen, ON hǫfn; akin to OE hæf, ON haf sea]Examples of 'haven' in a sentence
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British English: haven
NOUN /ˈheɪvən/
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.
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