An emotional or circumstantial "place" having specified advantages, qualities etc. (now only in phrases).
The position or function (of someone or something), as taken on by a successor.
One's partner in a romantic relationship.
Protection, refuge, shelter; (countable) a place providing such protection, refuge or shelter.
Aid or assistance in the form of military equipment and soldiers, especially reinforcements sent to support military action.
Aid, assistance, or relief given to one in distress; ministration.
To give aid, assistance, or help.
To provide aid or assistance in the form of military equipment and soldiers; in particular, for helping a place under siege.
To protect, to shelter; to provide a refuge.