shelter

verb B2

Meaning

To shelter someone means to provide them with protection or a safe place to stay, especially during difficult or dangerous situations.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "shelter" as a noun with its verb form; ensure to use it correctly based on context.

Example Sentences

Can you shelter us from the rain tonight ?
The building was designed to shelter residents during severe weather conditions .
The trees shelter the small animals from the heavy rain .
We need to shelter from the rain before it gets worse .

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