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find refuge in something — take/seek/find refuge in something phrase to behave in a way that makes you feel more comfortable in an unpleasant situation To avoid an argument, he sought refuge in silence. Thesaurus: to behave in a particular waysynonym Main entry: refuge … Useful english dictionary
Refuge — (Roget s Thesaurus) >Means of safety. < N PARAG:Refuge >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 refuge refuge sanctuary retreat fastness Sgm: N 1 acropolis acropolis Sgm: N 1 keep keep last resort Sgm: N 1 ward ward … English dictionary for students
refuge — UK [ˈrefjuːdʒ] / US [ˈrefjudʒ] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms refuge : singular refuge plural refuges a place where you go to protect yourself from something dangerous or threatening a refuge for earthquake victims take/seek/find refuge … English dictionary
refuge — ref|uge [ refjudʒ ] noun count or uncount a place you go to protect yourself from something dangerous or threatening: SHELTER: a refuge for earthquake victims take/seek/find refuge: Residents took refuge from the bombing in the local church.… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Refuge — Ref uge (r?f ?j), n. [F. r[ e]fuge, L. refugium, fr. refugere to flee back; pref. re + figere. SEe {Fugitive}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Shelter or protection from danger or distress. [1913 Webster] Rocks, dens, and caves! But I in none of these Find… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
refuge — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ safe ▪ temporary ▪ wildlife ▪ mountain ▪ a monk living in a mountain refuge ▪ … Collocations dictionary
refuge — n. 1) to give, provide refuge 2) to find, take; seek refuge 3) a wildlife refuge 4) a place of refuge 5) refuge from (to take refuge from the storm) * * * [ refjuːdʒ] provide refuge seek refuge take a place of refuge a wildlife refuge … Combinatory dictionary
refuge — noun (C) a place that provides protection or shelter from danger: a refuge for battered wives (+ from): a refuge from the storm | take/seek refuge in sth (=look for or find safety somewhere): During the frequent air raids people take refuge in… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
find — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ good, great, real ▪ exciting, interesting, remarkable, spectacular ▪ The letters were a real find … Collocations dictionary
refuge — ref·uge || refjuËdÊ’ n. shelter, protection; safe place, secure location; recourse, access to protection; traffic island on a busy road where pedestrians can wait safely before crossing the road v. take shelter, find protection; provide shelter … English contemporary dictionary
seek refuge in something — take/seek/find refuge in something phrase to behave in a way that makes you feel more comfortable in an unpleasant situation To avoid an argument, he sought refuge in silence. Thesaurus: to behave in a particular waysynonym Main entry: refuge … Useful english dictionary
