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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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Categorized English Verbs of Existence and Action
to accommodate

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

Ex: The innkeeper arranged rooms to accommodate the visiting family. 
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to house
to house
[Verb]

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

Ex: The new apartment complex was built to house families in need of affordable housing. 
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to billet
to billet
[Verb]

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

Ex: The commander billeted the soldiers in local homes during the campaign. 
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to quarter

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

Ex: The city council decided to quarter the refugees in vacant housing until permanent arrangements could be made. 
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to harbor
to harbor
[Verb]

to provide a safe place for a person

Ex: During the storm, the family harbored several stranded travelers overnight. 
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to inhabit

to reside in a specific place

Ex: Many species of birds inhabit the forest year-round. 
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to reside
to reside
[Verb]

to live in a specific place

Ex: The Smith family resides in a charming cottage on the outskirts of town. 
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to live
to live
[Verb]

to have your home somewhere specific

Ex: She prefers to live in a quiet country side away from crowded cities. 
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to dwell
to dwell
[Verb]

to live in a particular place

Ex: The family decided to dwell in a quaint village after years of city living. 
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to room
to room
[Verb]

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

Ex: During college, I roomed with my best friend for all four years. 
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to camp
to camp
[Verb]

to live temporarily outdoors, often in a tent or camper

Ex: During the summer, families often camp in national parks to enjoy the beauty of nature. 
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to lodge
to lodge
[Verb]

to offer a place to stay or provide accommodation for someone

Ex: The family decided to lodge a friend who needed a place to stay while transitioning to a new job. 
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to board
to board
[Verb]

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

Ex: She decided to board with a local family while attending the university to experience a home-like environment. 
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to nest
to nest
[Verb]

to build a nest or live in it

Ex: The robins worked tirelessly to nest in the branches of the old oak tree. 
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to occupy
to occupy
[Verb]

to live in a place that is either rented or owned

Ex: The newlyweds decided to occupy a charming cottage by the lake for their first year of marriage. 
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to populate

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

Ex: Various indigenous tribes have populated the rainforest for centuries. 
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to sojourn

to stay or reside temporarily in a place

Ex: As part of their academic exchange program, students will sojourn in Japan for a semester. 
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to abide
to abide
[Verb]

to live or stay in a particular place

Ex: After retirement, they decided to abide in a quaint cottage by the lake. 
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to move in

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

Ex: My roommate will move in next week when her lease is up. 
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to settle in

to become familiar and at ease in a new environment

Ex: After a few days, the new students began to settle in and make friends. 
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