Verbs for Accommodation

to billet

Verb

/bɪ.lət/ or /bi.lēt/

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to provide lodging, especially for military personnel, typically in civilian homes or non-military facilities

to quarter

Verb

/kwɔr.tɜr/ or /kvawr.tēr/

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to provide someone with a place to live, typically for a temporary or specific period

to harbor

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/hɑr.bɜr/ or /haar.bēr/

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to provide a safe place for a person

to inhabit

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/ɪn.hæ.bɪt/ or /in.hā.bit/

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to reside in a specific place

to reside

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/ri.zaɪd/ or /ri.zaid/

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to live in a specific place

to dwell

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/dwɛl/ or /dvel/

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d

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ɛ

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to live in a particular place

to room

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/ru:m/ or /room/

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to live or stay in the same room or housing with another person

to camp

Verb

/kæmp/ or /kāmp/

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to live temporarily outdoors, often in a tent or camper

to lodge

Verb

/lɑʤ/ or /laaj/

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to offer a place to stay or provide accommodation for someone

to nest

Verb

/nest/ or /nest/

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to build a nest or live in it

to populate

Verb

/pɑp.jə.leɪt/ or /paap.yē.leit/

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(of individuals or communities) to be present in a particular area

to sojourn

Verb

/soʊ.ʤɜrn/ or /sooo.jērn/

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oʊ

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ʤ

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ɜ

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to stay or reside temporarily in a place

to abide

Verb

/ə.baɪd/ or /ē.baid/

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Old use

to live or stay in a particular place

to settle in

Verb

/sˈɛɾəl ˈɪn/

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to become familiar and at ease in a new environment