C1verbUK spelling: harbouremotionspsychology
US/ˈhɑːr.bər/
UK/ˈhɑː.bə/
to keep a feeling or thought in your mind for a long time, often secretly
In context
He still harbors resentment toward the teacher who failed him in high school.
Many young Vietnamese harbor dreams of starting their own business.
Old kitchen sponges can harbor millions of bacteria if you never replace them.
Words that go with harbor
verb + noun
- harbor doubtsSome voters still harbor doubts about the new tax policy.
- harbor resentmentSiblings may harbor resentment if their parents treat them unequally.
- harbor feelingsShe secretly harbored feelings for her best friend for years.
- harbor suspicionsThe police harbored suspicions about the husband from the start.
- harbor bacteriaWooden cutting boards can harbor bacteria if they are not cleaned properly.
- harbor ambitionsThe young coach harbors ambitions of managing the national team one day.