Harbors

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrbər/

Harbors (noun)

  1. a place on the coast where ships can stay safe from bad weather
  2. a place that offers protection or safety

Examples

  • The boats anchored in the harbor during the storm.
  • Fishermen often return to the harbor at sunset.

Common collocations: busy harbor, natural harbor, enter the harbor, seek harbor, find harbor

Harbors (verb)

  1. to provide a safe place for someone or something
  2. to keep a feeling or thought in your mind for a long time

Examples

  • They harbored the refugees during the crisis.
  • She harbors resentment towards her former boss.

Synonyms of Harbors

Neutral

Antonyms of Harbors

  • when referring to making something vulnerable