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Synonyms of harbor
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to be a place of safety for ships
- the tanker stayed in Boston harbor three days to undergo repairs
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2
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
- seeking a harbor from the drenching rain, we unfortunately chose a bank where a robbery was taking place
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of harbor (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to keep in one's mind or heart
- he had long harbored a grudge against his old employer, who had high-handedly fired him without cause
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2
to provide with living quarters or shelter
- the woods in our suburb harbor deer, foxes, raccoons, and skunks
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3
to be or provide a shelter for
- the little cabin is harbored from the wind by a thick growth of pines
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The first known use of harbor was in the 12th century
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