harbour
/ˈhɑrbər/
verb
- To keep a thought, feeling, or secret in your mind for a long time.
- She still harbours a grudge against her brother for forgetting her birthday.
- It is not healthy to harbour feelings of anger for too long.
- He harboured a secret hope that one day he would travel the world.
- To give shelter or protection to someone or something, especially someone hiding from the law.
- It is a crime to harbour a known criminal.
- The family was accused of harbouring a fugitive in their basement.
- The old woman harboured the lost child until the police arrived.
noun
- A sheltered area of water where ships and boats can dock safely.
- The fishing boats returned to the harbour before the storm hit.
- We walked along the harbour and watched the ferries come and go.
- The old harbour is now a popular spot for tourists and restaurants.
- A place of safety or refuge.
- Her home was always a warm harbour for friends in need.
- For many refugees, the camp was a temporary harbour from danger.
- The mountain cabin became a peaceful harbour from the busy city.