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harbor

/ˈhɑɹbɚ/noun, verb2 syllables

Harbor means: maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings).

Synonyms for harbor8

noun, as in a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

seaport, haven, harbour

noun, as in a place of refuge and comfort and security

verb, as in maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

verb, as in hold back a thought or feeling about

verb, as in secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

verb, as in keep in one's possession; of animals

What does harbor mean?6

verb

1

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)“bear a grudge”

2

hold back a thought or feeling about“She is harboring a grudge against him”

3

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

4

keep in one's possession; of animals

noun

1

a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

2

a place of refuge and comfort and security

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with harbor?2

two syllables

barberarbor
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Harbor in a sentence

  • Because of the storm, the ship couldn't leave the harbor.DJ_Saidez
  • Each, however wise, harbors a bit of fool.halfb1t
  • You will see a forest of masts in the harbor.Zifre
  • The ship arrived at the harbor with humongous metal boxes.Dejo
  • The ship is at anchor in the harbor.bekindtoall
  • The ship couldn't leave the harbor because of the storm.DJ_Saidez
  • We can see the whole harbor from the building.unknown
  • Harbor facilities improved as trade using the harbor increased.CM

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Forms of harbor

as a noun

plural
harbors

as a verb

past tense
harbored
present participle
harboring
third-person singular
harbors
past participle
harbored