Harbor

['hɑ:bə] or ['hɑrbɚ]

Definition

(noun.) a place of refuge and comfort and security.

(verb.) maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); 'bear a grudge'; 'entertain interesting notions'; 'harbor a resentment'.

(verb.) hold back a thought or feeling about; 'She is harboring a grudge against him'.

(verb.) keep in one's possession; of animals.

(verb.) secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals).

Checked by Clifton--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A station for rest and entertainment; a place of security and comfort; a refuge; a shelter.

(n.) Specif.: A lodging place; an inn.

(n.) The mansion of a heavenly body.

(n.) A portion of a sea, a lake, or other large body of water, either landlocked or artificially protected so as to be a place of safety for vessels in stormy weather; a port or haven.

(n.) A mixing box materials.

(n.) To afford lodging to; to enter as guest; to receive; to give a refuge to; indulge or cherish (a thought or feeling, esp. an ill thought).

(v. i.) To lodge, or abide for a time; to take shelter, as in a harbor.

Edited by Leopold

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Asylum, refuge, shelter, covert, sanctuary, retreat, resting-place, place of shelter.[2]. Port, haven, harbor, destination.

v. n. Take shelter, find a harbor.

v. a. [1]. Shelter, lodge, protect.[2]. Entertain, cherish, indulge, foster.[3]. (Law.) Secrete, receive clandestinely.

Editor: Pedro

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Cherish, accommodate, entertain, encourage, indulge, shelter, foster, lodge

ANT:Eject, expel, discard, discourage, stifle, exclude, banish, dismiss

SYN:Haven, rest, refuge, shelter, anchorage, home, asylum, port

ANT:Labor, toil, peril, exposure, voyage, roving, roaming, wandering, pilgrimage,tossing

Editor: Sallust

Unserious Contents or Definition

n. A place where ships taking shelter from stores are exposed to the fury of the customs.

Checker: Millicent

Examples

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