Aid and Refuge

Aid

Aid noun - A thing that helps.

Usage example: a dictionary is a handy aid for working crossword puzzles

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Refuge and aid are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refuge" instead a noun "Aid".

Nearby Words: aids, aided, aide, aiding, aider

Refuge noun - Act of turning to for assistance.

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Aid and refuge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aid" instead a noun "Refuge".

Nearby Words: refugee, refugia

human	human aid	human refuge
sheer	sheer aid	sheer refuge
actual	actual aid	actual refuge
real	real aid	real refuge
Other adjectives: massive, quick, important, possible, temporary, greater, promised.

The Cavalry Arrives Late: Sir Richard only arrives after the battle with Gisbourne is finished, but does provide welcome refuge and medical aid.

Source: Literature / The Outlaws of Sherwood
In one episode, after he refused to fight and chose to leave the Autobots, First Aid took refuge in a junk yard on Earth.

Source: Down in the Dumps
He takes refuge with Doc Samson and continues to attempt to find a cure with his aid, but another force is hunting him along with the military...The game was a follow-up, but not a sequel, to the lackluster game based off the 2003 movie.

Source: Video Game / The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction

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