Refuge
noun
A safe place where someone can escape danger, harm or trouble.
The forest was a refuge from the heavy rain.
Often appears as...
- take refuge
- seek refuge
noun
Help and protection given to someone who is suffering or in danger.
The government provides refuge for people who have fled from their own countries.
Often appears as...
- offer refuge
- give refuge
noun
An area where animals or plants are protected and allowed to live naturally.
The park serves as a refuge for many types of birds.
Often appears as...
- wildlife refuge
- animal refuge
noun
A safe place where someone can escape danger, harm or trouble.
The forest was a refuge from the heavy rain.
Often appears as...
- take refuge
- seek refuge
noun
Help and protection given to someone who is suffering or in danger.
The government provides refuge for people who have fled from their own countries.
Often appears as...
- offer refuge
- give refuge
noun
An area where animals or plants are protected and allowed to live naturally.
The park serves as a refuge for many types of birds.
Often appears as...
- wildlife refuge
- animal refuge
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Safety
Refuge emphasizes physical safety from danger or discomfort.
During the storm, the travelers found refuge in an abandoned cabin.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Shelter
Refuge often implies a temporary place to stay until danger passes.
The campsite served as our refuge until the flood waters receded.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Home
Unlike 'home', refuge doesn't suggest a permanent living space.
They sought refuge in a neighbor's house after the fire.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Safety
Refuge emphasizes physical safety from danger or discomfort.
During the storm, the travelers found refuge in an abandoned cabin.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Shelter
Refuge often implies a temporary place to stay until danger passes.
The campsite served as our refuge until the flood waters receded.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Home
Unlike 'home', refuge doesn't suggest a permanent living space.
They sought refuge in a neighbor's house after the fire.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Safety
Refuge emphasizes physical safety from danger or discomfort.
During the storm, the travelers found refuge in an abandoned cabin.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Shelter
Refuge often implies a temporary place to stay until danger passes.
The campsite served as our refuge until the flood waters receded.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Home
Unlike 'home', refuge doesn't suggest a permanent living space.
They sought refuge in a neighbor's house after the fire.
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Can wildlife adapt to...
to help them survive a changing world or face extinction. The good news is we already have the tools. Across the planet, we're making on-the-ground decisions that will help entire ecosystems adapt. Critical climate refuges are being identified and set aside,
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How can sculptures save...
coral refuge and a biodiversity study science and policy are key when it comes to coral health I invite you to add the Arts into the equation with creativity calcium and courage we can turn the sunken ship around we can turn the
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The Sea Otter's...
just offshore the shallow coastal waters are also a refuge for marine mammals such as the sea lions that hang out on the rocks or hunt beneath the sea here in their own enchanted forest the kelp beds are several stories deep
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Best Lion Moments Part 2...
lions and it had found refuge in a remote canyon this was the first time that anyone had been able to get a really good look at the world's most unusual lions it was clear from the start that their behavior was
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Deep Sea Diving For Food...
it happens here under the crumbling ice of the nursery for fish and krill their refuge is melting and they aren't safe anymore from the penguins seals and whales the ice is also releasing a boost of
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Larry Smith: Why you...
are visited on the poor children. Why will you seek refuge in human relationships as your excuse not to find and pursue your passion? You know why. In your heart of hearts, you know why,
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Baby Penguin Must Find...
the chick may be safe but as temperatures drop to -60 his mother's warmth is not enough to protect him she needs to find refuge in the shared warmth of the other penguins
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ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
in western australia these dolphins have taken on an even tougher challenge the fish have taken refuge close to the beach where the water is only a few centimeters deep
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Incredible Dolphin...
taken on an even tougher challenge the fish have taken refuge close to the beach where the water is only a few centimetres deep
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200 Hippos Cause Mayhem...
most hippos have headed north following their all-important water some are still in search of a refuge
Video examples
Can wildlife adapt to...
to help them survive a changing world or face extinction. The good news is we already have the tools. Across the planet, we're making on-the-ground decisions that will help entire ecosystems adapt. Critical climate refuges are being identified and set aside,
Video examples
How can sculptures save...
coral refuge and a biodiversity study science and policy are key when it comes to coral health I invite you to add the Arts into the equation with creativity calcium and courage we can turn the sunken ship around we can turn the
Video examples
The Sea Otter's...
just offshore the shallow coastal waters are also a refuge for marine mammals such as the sea lions that hang out on the rocks or hunt beneath the sea here in their own enchanted forest the kelp beds are several stories deep
Video examples
Best Lion Moments Part 2...
lions and it had found refuge in a remote canyon this was the first time that anyone had been able to get a really good look at the world's most unusual lions it was clear from the start that their behavior was
Video examples
Deep Sea Diving For Food...
it happens here under the crumbling ice of the nursery for fish and krill their refuge is melting and they aren't safe anymore from the penguins seals and whales the ice is also releasing a boost of
Video examples
Larry Smith: Why you...
are visited on the poor children. Why will you seek refuge in human relationships as your excuse not to find and pursue your passion? You know why. In your heart of hearts, you know why,
Video examples
Baby Penguin Must Find...
the chick may be safe but as temperatures drop to -60 his mother's warmth is not enough to protect him she needs to find refuge in the shared warmth of the other penguins
Video examples
ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
in western australia these dolphins have taken on an even tougher challenge the fish have taken refuge close to the beach where the water is only a few centimeters deep
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Incredible Dolphin...
taken on an even tougher challenge the fish have taken refuge close to the beach where the water is only a few centimetres deep
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200 Hippos Cause Mayhem...
most hippos have headed north following their all-important water some are still in search of a refuge
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Michael Jordan
American Basketball Player
The game of basketball has been everything to me. My place of refuge, place I've always gone where I needed comfort and peace. It's been the site of intense pain and the most intense feelings of joy and satisfaction. It's a relationship that has evolved over time, given me the greatest respect and love for the game.
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Tara Brach
American Psychologist
With an undefended heart, we can fall in love with life over and over every day. We can become children of wonder, grateful to be walking on earth, grateful to belong with each other and to all of creation. We can find our true refuge in every moment, in every breath.
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Petra Collins
Canadian Artist
I don't know what I would've done without it. I really struggled in school with reading and writing. Art was my refuge - my way of speaking, of dealing with my own issues and connecting with the world.
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Stephen King
Author
Wherever you write is supposed to be a little bit of a refuge, a place where you can get away from the world. The more closed in you are, the more you're forced back on your own imagination.
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Jacinda Ardern
New Zealander Politician
We're looking to ways to build in the responsibility we have on climate change and the way that we approach, potentially, climate change refuges in the future amongst our neighbors.
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Mary Shelley
English Author
My dreams were all my own; I accounted for them to nobody; they were my refuge when annoyed - my dearest pleasure when free.
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H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
American Author
A true friend encourages us, comforts us, supports us like a big easy chair, offering us a safe refuge from the world.
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Franz Kafka
Novelist
How can one take delight in the world unless one flees to it for refuge?
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Albert Schweitzer
German Theologian
There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.
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George Bernard Shaw
Irish Playwright
The great advantage of a hotel is that it is a refuge from home life.
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Michael Jordan
American Basketball Player
The game of basketball has been everything to me. My place of refuge, place I've always gone where I needed comfort and peace. It's been the site of intense pain and the most intense feelings of joy and satisfaction. It's a relationship that has evolved over time, given me the greatest respect and love for the game.
Quote examples
Tara Brach
American Psychologist
With an undefended heart, we can fall in love with life over and over every day. We can become children of wonder, grateful to be walking on earth, grateful to belong with each other and to all of creation. We can find our true refuge in every moment, in every breath.
Quote examples
Petra Collins
Canadian Artist
I don't know what I would've done without it. I really struggled in school with reading and writing. Art was my refuge - my way of speaking, of dealing with my own issues and connecting with the world.
Quote examples
Stephen King
Author
Wherever you write is supposed to be a little bit of a refuge, a place where you can get away from the world. The more closed in you are, the more you're forced back on your own imagination.
Quote examples
Jacinda Ardern
New Zealander Politician
We're looking to ways to build in the responsibility we have on climate change and the way that we approach, potentially, climate change refuges in the future amongst our neighbors.
Quote examples
Mary Shelley
English Author
My dreams were all my own; I accounted for them to nobody; they were my refuge when annoyed - my dearest pleasure when free.
Quote examples
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
American Author
A true friend encourages us, comforts us, supports us like a big easy chair, offering us a safe refuge from the world.
Quote examples
Franz Kafka
Novelist
How can one take delight in the world unless one flees to it for refuge?
Quote examples
Albert Schweitzer
German Theologian
There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.
Quote examples
George Bernard Shaw
Irish Playwright
The great advantage of a hotel is that it is a refuge from home life.
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