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Old 14-Feb-2005, 21:11
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Default Re: To house something?

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Originally Posted by Latoof
I read this sentence in one of the threads in the forum and I wanna ask a question:
Can we use the word house as a verb? What meaning does the word house above suggest?


Hi Latoof!! Yes, you can use "house" as a verb.

Examples


This palace houses a museum now ( has been transformed into a museum...)

This stadium can house 10.000 people ( can hold )

This hotel can house 10.000 people ( can lodge )


Hope this helps, Maeve
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