harbor
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
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harbor
(US)
noun
plural
harbors
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harbor
(US)
noun
plural
harbors
Britannica Dictionary definition of HARBOR
[count]
1
:
a part of the ocean, a lake, etc., that is next to land and that is protected and deep enough to provide safety for ships
2
:
a place of safety and comfort
:
haven
— often used in the phrase safe harbor
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She can always find (a) safe harbor in her home.
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harbor
(US)
verb
or British
harbour
/ˈhɑɚbɚ/
harbors;
harbored;
harboring
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harbor
(US)
verb
or British
harbour
/ˈhɑɚbɚ/
harbors;
harbored;
harboring
Britannica Dictionary definition of HARBOR
[+ object]
1
:
to give shelter to (someone)
:
to hide and protect (someone)
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It is illegal to harbor an escaped convict.
2
:
to have (something, such as a thought or feeling) in your mind for a long time
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He still harbors deep feelings of resentment toward his former employer.
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I don't harbor any illusions about our chances for success.
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harbor a grudge
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harbor doubts/bitterness
3
:
to hold or contain (something)
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She studies the genetic material harbored in a cell's nucleus.
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Some of these animals may harbor disease that could affect humans.
