1. a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or trouble
2. the state of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble

1. to give shelter or protection to someone
Usage: formal

Examples

• The family sought refuge in the basement during the tornado.
• The old church served as a refuge for homeless people.
• Many refugees found refuge in neighboring countries.
• She took refuge under a tree when it started raining.
• The wildlife refuge protects endangered species.
• The mountain cabin was their refuge from city life.
• The organization refuges victims of domestic violence.