The English Oracle

One word for shelter-giving

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00:00 One Word For Shelter-Giving
00:19 Answer 1 Score 2
00:34 Answer 2 Score 2
00:48 Accepted Answer Score 4
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ACCEPTED ANSWER

Score 4


I like sheltering given in another answer. There is also harbour, or harbouring (harbor or harboring) and safe harbour (safe harbor).




ANSWER 2

Score 2


Why not just sheltering? Use the noun as a verb; it's perfectly appropriate in English.

For example, take a look at this novel and movie title:

The Sheltering Sky




ANSWER 3

Score 2


A hotelier is someone who provides shelter and lodging.

If you're looking for a more general term, refuge is something that gives shelter.