refuge

simple noun20 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7
safe refuge8.0
wildlife refuge7.0

A protected area for animals

last refuge6.8

figurative

temporary refuge6.5
welcome refuge6.2
mountain refuge5.5
refuge from8.2
refuge against4.5

figurative

a place of refuge7.4
take refuge8.5
find refuge7.9
seek refuge7.8

Slightly more formal than 'look for'

provide (sb) with refuge7.5
look for refuge7.2
offer (sb) refuge7.1
give (sb) refuge6.9
establish a refuge6.0
create a refuge5.8
open a refuge5.2
become a refuge5.0

Used when a place transforms into a refuge