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Harbor meaning

What does “harbor” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“harbor” is a noun and verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo.

harbor

noun

  1. a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

    Synonymsseaporthavenharbour

  2. a place of refuge and comfort and security

    Synonymsharbour

verb

  1. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

    “bear a grudge”

    “entertain interesting notions”

    Synonymsharbourholdentertainnurse

  2. secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

    Synonymsharbour

  3. keep in one's possession; of animals

    Synonymsharbour

  4. hold back a thought or feeling about

    “She is harboring a grudge against him”

    Synonymsharbourshield

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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