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Refuge (Noun)

Act of turning to for assistance; "have recourse to the courts"; "an appeal to his uncle was his last resort".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The charity provided a refuge for homeless people during the harsh winter months.
The small town was a refuge for artists and musicians seeking inspiration.
The embassy served as a refuge for citizens of the country during the civil unrest.
The national park was a refuge for endangered species that were struggling to survive in the wild.
The community center was a refuge for families affected by the natural disaster.

A shelter from danger or hardship.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The old church served as a refuge for the homeless during the harsh winter months.
The small island was a refuge for the shipwrecked sailors who had been adrift at sea for days.
The charity provided a refuge for women and children fleeing domestic violence.
The cave was a refuge for the hikers who had become lost in the storm.
The animal sanctuary was a refuge for rescued animals that had been abused or neglected.

A safe place; "He ran to safety".

Nouns denoting spatial position.

The mountain monastery was a refuge for weary travelers seeking solace and shelter from the harsh storm.
During the civil war, many civilians sought refuge in nearby towns, escaping the constant bombings.
After fleeing the conflict, she finally found a peaceful refuge in the quaint little village nestled by the sea.
In the heart of the dense jungle, an abandoned temple became an unexpected refuge for the group of hikers who were stranded in the monsoon rains.
Her home had become a refuge for many troubled teens in the community, who sought her guidance and kindness during their most turbulent years.

Something or someone turned to for assistance or security; "his only recourse was the police"; "took refuge in lying".

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The city's homeless population turned to the local shelter as a refuge from the harsh winter weather.
During the storm, the family took refuge in the basement of their home.
The small island nation sought refuge in diplomatic relations with a powerful ally to protect itself from aggression.
The whistleblower felt forced to take refuge in anonymity to avoid retaliation from her former employer.
The refugees fled their war-torn country and sought refuge in a neighboring nation.