to shelter
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɛɫtɝ/

Definition & Meaning of "shelter"in English

to shelter
01

to provide a safe and protective place for someone or something

Transitive: to shelter sb
to shelter definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
shelter
3rd person singular
shelters
Past simple
sheltered
Past participle
sheltered
Examples
The humanitarian organization shelters refugees fleeing conflict.
02

to legally shield or protect income from taxes through specific financial strategies or exemptions

Transitive: to shelter income
Examples
The company used tax loopholes to shelter its profits from high taxes.
03

to seek protection or safety from harm or danger

Intransitive
Examples
Many animals shelter in the forest to escape the heat during summer months.
Shelter
01

a place in which very poor people are provided with food and housing

shelter definition and meaning
Examples
She donated to a local shelter for homeless individuals.
02

a structure offering protection and privacy from danger

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
shelters

What is a "shelter"?

A shelter is a structure or place that provides protection and safety from dangers. It can be temporary or permanent and is designed to keep people or animals safe. Shelters can range from simple tents or huts to more complex buildings like houses or cabins. They can be found in many settings, including outdoor areas, cities, or emergency situations.

Examples
The hikers found a shelter in the forest during the storm.
03

a protective covering or structure that shields from the weather

Examples
The bus stop has a shelter from the rain.
04

a legal or financial arrangement that reduces the taxes a business must pay on current earnings

Examples
The company set up a tax shelter to minimize payments.
05

the state of being safe

Examples
The children stayed inside for shelter from the storm.
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