haven
a harbor or port.
any place of shelter and safety; refuge; asylum.
to shelter, as in a haven.
Origin of haven
1synonym study For haven
Other words from haven
- ha·ven·less, adjective
- ha·ven·ward, adverb
Words Nearby haven
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How to use haven in a sentence
The dollar appears to be regaining its familiar position as a safe haven during tumultuous times.
Investors send markets higher even as COVID concerns grow | Bernhard Warner | September 23, 2020 | FortuneThe recent surge has been driven by investors seeking a safe haven amid the economic chaos of the pandemic.
As the magnitude of the pandemic dawned on investors in March, they pulled out of the stock market and sought a safe haven in cash.
The Big Corporate Rescue and the America That’s Too Small to Save | by Lydia DePillis, Justin Elliott and Paul Kiel | September 12, 2020 | ProPublicaSuper accommodative monetary policy is also pounding Treasuries, limiting the appeal that bonds—another traditional safe haven—would hold for investors.
Investors are pouring record amounts into Wall Street’s new favorite ‘safe haven’ | reymashayekhi | September 1, 2020 | FortuneThis beautiful park serves as a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and as a haven of peace and beauty for visitors.
Cleveland – The Rock and Roll Capital of the World | LGBTQ-Editor | August 21, 2020 | No Straight News
Cambodia, with its seemingly free press, is also a haven for foreign journalists.
Terrorists against Cuba who had once shot down passenger jets later found safe haven in Miami.
The Life and Hard Times Of The Family A Cuban Defector Left Behind | Brin-Jonathan Butler | December 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTo hurt them at their safe haven and homes—such an attack is perfect revenge.
Taliban: We Slaughtered 100+ Kids Because Their Parents Helped America | Sami Yousafzai | December 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd one has to fight against that and create some haven for optimism.
The Gospel According to Nick Denton—What Next For The Gawker Founder? | Lloyd Grove | December 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Arabs offered the Nazis a haven, as well as a market for all their nefarious dealings in arms and black market currency.
Henry Doggett, an officer of the revolutionary army, died at New haven, aged 86.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellA superstitious Italian, I believed that heaven had protected me from the devils to hand me over pure to the religious haven.
Balsamo, The Magician | Alexander DumasSvold is not an island as Snorri thought, but a haven or creek in the mouth of a river somewhat west of Rgen.
The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade) | Snorri SturlusonAll in the vessel are, to a great extent, dependent upon him for a successful voyage, and a safe arrival at the desired haven.
Ancient Faiths And Modern | Thomas InmanHe would have suffered in spontaneity, vivacity, originality, and quietly taken his anchorage in the sleepy haven of mediocrity.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4) | Richard Muther
British Dictionary definitions for haven
/ (ˈheɪvən) /
a port, harbour, or other sheltered place for shipping
a place of safety or sanctuary; shelter
(tr) to secure or shelter in or as if in a haven
Origin of haven
1Derived forms of haven
- havenless, adjective
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