harbor
[noun]
Synonyms: shelter, asylum, cover, covert, harborage, haven, port, refuge, retreat, sanctuary, inlet, arm, bay, bight, cove, creek, firth, gulf, loch, lough, anchorage, chuck, riding, road(s), roadstead
[verb]
Synonyms: chamber, haven, house, roof, shelter, shield, accommodate, bestow, billet, board, bunk, domicile, domiciliate, entertain, hut, lodge, put up, quarter, room, roost

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Contrasted words: eject, evict, expel, oust, banish, deport, exile, eliminate, exclude, shut out
Related Idioms: give shelter (or asylum) to
Related Words: cherish, foster, nurse, nurture, conceal, hide, secrete, guard, protect, safeguard, screen, cabin, camp, encamp

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I. har‧bour¹ British English, harbor American English /ˈhɑːbə $ ˈhɑːrbər/ noun [countable]
an area of water next to the land where the water is calm, so that ships are safe when they are inside it ⇒ bay:
as they sailed into Portsmouth Harbour

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II. harbour² British English, harbor American English verb [transitive]

1. to keep bad thoughts, fears, or hopes in your mind for a long time:
I think he’s harbouring some sort of grudge against me.
She began to harbour doubts over the wisdom of their journey.

2. to contain something, especially something hidden and dangerous:
Sinks and draining boards can harbour germs.

3. to protect and hide criminals that the police are searching for

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