What is another word for providing refuge?
Pronunciation: [pɹəvˈa͡ɪdɪŋ ɹˈɛfjuːd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
Providing refuge means to offer shelter, protection or safety to those who are in need of it. There are several synonyms for providing refuge, including accommodating, harboring, sheltering, giving sanctuary, providing asylum, and offering a safe haven. Accommodating generally implies offering a temporary place to stay, while harboring implies a more long-term situation. Sheltering is often associated with protecting from weather or natural disasters. Giving sanctuary is a legal term for offering protection from prosecution or imprisonment. Providing asylum is similar to sanctuary but carries more legal implication. Offering a safe haven is a more general term that can refer to any situation where someone feels protected.
