harbored

/ˈhɑːrbərd/ /ˈhɑːrbɚd/

verb

To provide a harbor or safe place for.

Examples :

"The docks, which once harbored tall ships, now harbor only petty thieves."

verb

To take refuge or shelter in a protected expanse of water.

Examples :

"The fleet harbored in the south."

nautical sailing ocean

verb

To drive (a hunted stag) to covert.

Examples :

"The hunting party harbored the exhausted stag in the dense thicket to shield it from the approaching hounds. "

animal nature

verb

To hold or persistently entertain in one's thoughts or mind.

Examples :

"She harbors a conviction that her husband has a secret, criminal past."

mind attitude character emotion

Meanings

Examples :

"The docks, which once harbored tall ships, now harbor only petty thieves."

Examples :

"The fleet harbored in the south."

Examples :

"The hunting party harbored the exhausted stag in the dense thicket to shield it from the approaching hounds. "

Examples :

"She harbors a conviction that her husband has a secret, criminal past."

Related Words

criminal noun

A person who is guilty of a crime, notably breaking the law.

shelter noun

A refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something.

approaching verb

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

conviction noun

A firmly held belief.

entertain noun

Entertainment; pleasure.

persistently adverb

In a persistent manner.

exhausted verb

To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely

thoughts noun

Form created in the mind, rather than the forms perceived through the five senses; an instance of thinking.

expanse noun

A wide stretch, usually of sea, sky, or land.

thieves noun

One who carries out a theft.

provide verb

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

protected verb

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.