harbor

/hˈɑːbɐ/

/ˈhɑɹbɝ/

[noun] [verb]

Harbor

[NOUN]

an area of water close to the land where it has been made safe by strong walls for ships to take shelter

synonyms : haven

seaport

a place of refuge and comfort and security

synonyms : harbour

to harbor

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

synonyms : entertain

harbour

hold

nurse

hold back a thought or feeling about

synonyms : harbour

shield

keep in one's possession; of animals

synonyms : harbour

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

synonyms : harbour

Examples

1. Cobbled streets run down to a tiny harbor.

2. Jennifer had been harboring the hots for her gym instructor, Alex.

3. My parents always caution me against taking risks, but I remind them that a ship in a harbor is safe, but that is not what a ship is for, and that I need to venture outside of my comfort zone to achieve my true potential.

4. All aircraft carriers and heavy cruisers have departed harbor.

Nearby words

happy camper

happy as larry

happy as a flea in a doghouse