How do you pronounce refuge?

refuge is pronounced as /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/.

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refuge

🏚️refuge

noun

/ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refringent Refugee

Meaning

a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress

Example Sentences

The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.

Example Expressions

take refuge in

Synonyms

shelter, sanctuary, haven, asylum, retreat

Antonyms

danger, exposure, threat

Collocations

seek refuge, take refuge, offer refuge, find refuge

More Example Sentences

The refugee crisis is a major challenge for global diplomacy.

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