Verbs of Existence and Action - Verbs for Accommodation

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to accommodation such as "reside", "harbor", and "camp".

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Verbs of Existence and Action
to accommodate
to accommodate [verb]

to provide a place for someone to stay and sleep, usually in a house, hotel, or other lodging facility

Ex: They renovated the farmhouse to accommodate tourists during the summer months .
to house
to house [verb]

to provide accommodation for someone, typically by giving them a place to live

Ex: They decided to house their elderly parents in a comfortable assisted living facility .
to billet
to billet [verb]

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

Ex: The military often billets personnel in nearby villages during training exercises .
to quarter
to quarter [verb]

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

Ex: During the festival , the community will quarter volunteers in local homes to ensure everyone has a place to stay .
to harbor
to harbor [verb]

to provide a safe place for a person

Ex: The kind villagers harbored refugees escaping the conflict .
to inhabit
to inhabit [verb]

to reside in a specific place

Ex: The indigenous people have inhabited this land for centuries .
to reside
to reside [verb]

to live in a specific place

Ex: Residents of the small fishing village proudly reside in coastal homes , maintaining a close connection to the sea .
to live
to live [verb]

to have your home somewhere specific

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to dwell
to dwell [verb]

to live in a particular place

Ex: As an artist , she chose to dwell in a remote cabin to find inspiration in nature .
to room
to room [verb]

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

Ex: When I studied abroad , I roomed with a local student to improve my language skills .
to camp
to camp [verb]

to live temporarily outdoors, often in a tent or camper

Ex: The group of friends planned to camp in the mountains , hoping to explore the hiking trails .
to lodge
to lodge [verb]

to offer a place to stay or provide accommodation for someone

Ex: As a way to supplement her income , she decided to lodge a tenant in the spare room of her house .
to board
to board [verb]

to stay or reside in a place, usually by paying for accommodations

Ex: During the summer , many tourists prefer to board in quaint bed and breakfast establishments for a more personalized experience .
to nest
to nest [verb]

to build a nest or live in it

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to occupy
to occupy [verb]

to live in a place that is either rented or owned

Ex: The indigenous people have occupied this land for generations , maintaining a deep connection to their ancestral home .
to populate
to populate [verb]

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

Ex: Over the centuries , settlers and pioneers gradually populated the vast plains .
to sojourn
to sojourn [verb]

to stay or reside temporarily in a place

Ex: For work-related training , the employees will sojourn in the company 's headquarters
to abide
to abide [verb]

to live or stay in a particular place

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to move in
to move in [verb]

to begin to live in a new house or work in a new office

Ex: She 's looking forward to move in to her new home after the wedding .
to settle in
to settle in [verb]

to become familiar and at ease in a new environment

Ex: The house felt strange at first , but they soon started to settle in and make it their own .
Verbs of Existence and Action
Verbs for Events Taking Place Verbs for Existence Verbs for Accommodation Verbs for Execution
Verbs for Lack of Action Verbs for Intervention Verbs for Revenge Verbs for Utilization
Verbs for Representations Verbs for Ownership Verbs for Dependency and Association Verbs for Causality
Verbs for Triggering