harbor
🇺🇸
/ˈhɑːrbər/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɑːbə(r)/
noun
B2
A safe place on the coast where ships can stay.
The harbor protects ships from big waves.
verb
R
To hide and protect someone who is running from the law.
It is illegal to harbor a criminal.
R
To keep feelings or thoughts in your mind for a long time.
She did not harbor any anger towards him.
R
To contain something and help it grow.
The old tree may harbor many small animals.
translation
A safe place on the coast where ships can stay.
To hide and protect someone who is running from the law.; To keep feelings or thoughts in your mind for a long time.; To contain something and help it grow.
Word Forms
3rd Present
harbors
Past
harbored
Perfect
harbored
Progressive
harboring
Plural
harbors