To avoid an argument, he sought refuge in silence.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
find refuge in something — take/seek/find refuge in something phrase to behave in a way that makes you feel more comfortable in an unpleasant situation To avoid an argument, he sought refuge in silence. Thesaurus: to behave in a particular waysynonym Main entry: refuge … Useful english dictionary
take refuge in something — take/seek/find refuge in something phrase to behave in a way that makes you feel more comfortable in an unpleasant situation To avoid an argument, he sought refuge in silence. Thesaurus: to behave in a particular waysynonym Main entry: refuge … Useful english dictionary
seek — [ sik ] (past tense and past participle sought [ sɔt ] ) verb transitive *** 1. ) FORMAL to ask for something or try to get something: seek advice/help: Seek medical advice if symptoms last more than a week. seek permission/approval: You must… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
seek — W1 [si:k] v past tense and past participle sought [so:t US so:t] [T] [: Old English; Origin: secan] 1.) formal to try to achieve or get something ▪ Do you think the President will seek re election ? seek refuge/asylum/shelter etc ▪ Thousands of… … Dictionary of contemporary English
seek */*/*/ — UK [siːk] / US [sɪk] verb [transitive] Word forms seek : present tense I/you/we/they seek he/she/it seeks present participle seeking past tense sought UK [sɔːt] / US [sɔt] past participle sought 1) formal to ask for something, or to try to get… … English dictionary
refuge — UK [ˈrefjuːdʒ] / US [ˈrefjudʒ] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms refuge : singular refuge plural refuges a place where you go to protect yourself from something dangerous or threatening a refuge for earthquake victims take/seek/find refuge … English dictionary
refuge — ref|uge [ refjudʒ ] noun count or uncount a place you go to protect yourself from something dangerous or threatening: SHELTER: a refuge for earthquake victims take/seek/find refuge: Residents took refuge from the bombing in the local church.… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
seek — [[t]si͟ːk[/t]] ♦♦♦ seeks, seeking, sought 1) VERB If you seek something such as a job or a place to live, you try to find one. [FORMAL] [V n] They have had to seek work as labourers... [V n] Four people who sought refuge in the Italian embassy… … English dictionary
refuge — ref|uge [ˈrefju:dʒ] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Latin refugium, from refugere to run away , from fugere; FUGITIVE2] 1.) [U] shelter or protection from someone or something take/seek refuge (in sth) ▪ During the frequent air raids,… … Dictionary of contemporary English
seek*/*/ — [siːk] (past tense and past participle sought [sɔːt] ) verb [T] formal 1) to ask for something, or to try to get something Seek medical advice if symptoms last more than a week.[/ex] Hundreds of people sought refuge in the British Embassy.[/ex]… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
