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Plural for a place on the coast where ships can moor safely
“While riding a ferry recently to a lovely Michigan island, I was struck by the many boats moored in the harbor.”
Plural for a place of refuge from (imminent) danger
“Seeking harbor from a storm, they landed upon the Island of Naxos.”
Plural for a room or rooms rented out to someone, usually in the same residence as the owner
Plural for a place that is frequented for holidays or recreation
Plural for the place to which someone or something is going or being sent
Plural for a center of operations, organization, or supply
To provide housing or accommodation for
“The colonists were emulous of one another as to which of them should harbor the new arrivals until they could provide for themselves.”
To provide with safety or protection
“You will not harbor these criminals, unless you accept the fact you will be treated as a criminal for the same offense.”
To hold in one's mind or imagination
“It was in France that she started to harbor the thought of becoming a culinary chef.”
To suppress, hide or withhold
“Husbands and wives were not to harbor secrets from each other, nor daughters from their mothers.”
To find refuge or take cover from bad weather or danger
To dock a boat, especially by casting an anchor
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