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Shelter

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Noun

something beneath, behind, or within which a person, animal, or thing is protected from storms, missiles, adverse conditions, etc.; refuge.
the protection or refuge afforded by such a thing
He took shelter in a nearby barn.
protection from blame, incrimination, etc.
a dwelling place or home considered as a refuge from the elements
Everyone's basic needs are food, clothing, and shelter.
a building serving as a temporary refuge or residence for homeless persons, abandoned animals, etc.
Finance . tax shelter.

Verb (used with object)

to be a shelter for; afford shelter to
The old barn sheltered him from the rain.
to provide with a shelter; place under cover.
to protect, as by shelter; take under one's protection
Parents should not try to shelter their children from normal childhood disappointments.
Finance . to invest (money) in a tax shelter.

Verb (used without object)

to take shelter; find a refuge
He sheltered in a barn.
Finance . to invest money in a tax shelter.

Antonyms

verb
turn away , expose

Synonyms

noun
apartment , asylum , cave , condo , co-op , cover , covert , crib * , defense , den , digs , dwelling , guard , guardian , harbor , harborage , haven , hermitage , hide , hideaway , hideout , hole in the wall , home , homeplate , house , housing , hut , joint * , lodging , pad * , pen , port , preserve , protector , quarterage , rack , refuge , retirement , retreat , roof , roof over head , roost * , safety , sanctuary , screen , security , shack , shade , shadow , shed , shield , tent , tower , turf , umbrella , protection , hospice , hospital , bivouac , cove , covering , coverture , lee , sanctum
verb
chamber , conceal , cover , cover up , defend , enclose , guard , harbor , haven , hide , house , lodge , preserve , protect , roof , safeguard , screen , secure , shield , surround , take care of , take in , ward , watch over , abri , asylum , barn , burrow , camp , carport , cave , cote , cottage , covert , coverture , defense , den , disguise , dwelling , embosom , ensconce , fold , foxhole , garage , hangar , hideaway , hideout , hospice , hostel , housing , hovel , hut , lean to , lodging , port , protection , quarters , refuge , retreat , safety , sanctuary , security , shack , shade , shed , tent , trailer , trench , umbrella

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