Harbor | Mean of harbor in English Dictionary

/ˈhɑɚbɚ/

• Noun
• 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
• a place of safety and comfort
1. She can always find (a) safe harbor in her home.
• Verb
• to give shelter to (someone)
1. It is illegal to harbor an escaped convict.

• to have (something, such as a thought or feeling) in your mind for a long time
1. He still harbors deep feelings of resentment toward his former employer.
2. I don't harbor any illusions about our chances for success.
3. harbor a grudge
4. harbor doubts/bitterness
• to hold or contain (something)
1. She studies the genetic material harbored in a cell's nucleus.
2. Some of these animals may harbor disease that could affect humans.