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    shel·ter
    [ˈSHeltər]
    noun
    shelter (noun) · shelters (plural noun)
    1. a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.
      • a place providing food and accommodations for the homeless.
      • an animal sanctuary.
      • a shielded or safe condition; protection:
        "he hung back in the shelter of a rock" · "you're welcome to take shelter from the storm"
    verb
    shelter (verb) · shelters (third person present) · sheltered (past tense) · sheltered (past participle) · sheltering (present participle)
    1. protect or shield from something harmful, especially bad weather:
      "the hut sheltered him from the cold wind"
      • find refuge or take cover from bad weather or danger:
        "people were sheltering under store canopies and trees"
      • prevent (someone) from having to do or face something difficult or unpleasant:
        "we are sheltered from the awfulness of reality"
      • protect (income) from taxation:
        "only your rental income can be sheltered"
    Origin
    late 16th century: perhaps an alteration of sheld, an old spelling of shield, + -ure.
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    verb
    1. protect or shield from something harmful, especially bad weather:
      protect
      shield
      cover
      screen
      shade
      save
      safeguard
      wrap
      cover for
      preserve
      conserve
      defend
      cushion
      secure
      guard
      hedge
      inoculate
      insulate
      protected
      screened
      shielded
      covered
      calm
      shady
      shaded
      cool
      cozy
      snug
      warm
      keep safe
      keep from harm
      afford protection to
      provide protection for
      Opposite:
      endanger
      expose
      exposed
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