beherbergen
Translation
to accommodate, to house, to shelter, to harbor
Examples
Das Hotel beherbergt viele Gäste.
The hotel accommodates many guests.
Das Museum beherbergt eine berühmte Sammlung.
The museum houses a famous collection.
Er beherbergt Zweifel an ihrem Plan.
He harbors doubts about her plan.
Grammar Patterns
((to accommodate / house sb./sth.)) The museum houses many works of art.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unterbringen, aufnehmen
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (making a verb transitive) + 'Herberge' (inn, hostel). Literally 'to provide an inn for'.
Memory Tips
Think of providing a 'harbor' or 'inn' (Herberge) for someone or something.