shelter

[shel-ter] / ˈʃɛl tər /

NOUN

protection, habitat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

asylum dwelling haven home house hut lodging refuge safety sanctuary shack shed tent

STRONG

cave cover covert defense den harbor harborage hermitage hide hideaway hideout housing pen port preserve rack retirement retreat roof roost screen security shade shadow shield umbrella

WEAK

hole in the wall quarterage roof over head

Antonyms

STRONG

brightness light

VERB

provide safety, cover

Synonyms

STRONGEST

harbor hide lodge protect shield surround take care of take in

STRONG

chamber conceal cover defend enclose guard haven house preserve roof safeguard screen secure ward

WEAK

cover-up watch over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lay bare let out open uncover

STRONG

abandon disregard endanger forget harm hurt ignore injure lay open let go reveal

WEAK

turn away

Example Sentences

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Some had previously been in contact with emergency shelter services.

From Barron's

Aviemore has also had below the average as it has been very sheltered from the prevailing south-east winds by the Cairngorm mountains.

From BBC

Even though the ash was still falling, Buzz decided to see what was happening outside their shelter.

From Literature

The city has placed more than 860 homeless people into shelters since Jan. 19.

From The Wall Street Journal

Residents also use its 52 stations as bomb shelters during Russian attacks.

From Barron's