Harbored Meaning in English
word · lemma: harbor
ˈhɑɹbɝd
HAR-berd
hˈɑːbɐ
HAR-buhd
Definition
Held or kept something, often a feeling or thought, secretly in your mind or provided shelter or protection for someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for hidden emotions (like 'harbored resentment'), or for physically sheltering someone. Literary and somewhat formal; not used for simple storage. Common mistake: confusing with 'harvest' or 'harbor' (noun, port).
Spanish: albergó - guardó (sentimiento)Portuguese (BR): abrigou - guardou (sentimento)Portuguese (PT): abrigou - guardou (sentimento)Chinese (Simplified): 怀有（情感） - 庇护Chinese (Traditional): 懷有（情感） - 庇護Hindi: पोषित किया - छुपाया (भावना या व्यक्ति)Arabic: احتضن - أخفى (شخص أو شعور)Bengali: গোপনে পোষণ করা - আশ্রয় দেওয়াRussian: таить - укрыватьJapanese: 心に抱く - 匿うVietnamese: giữ kín (trong lòng) - che giấu - chứa chấpKorean: 품다 - 숨겨주다Turkish: içinde taşımak - barındırmakUrdu: دل میں رکھنا - پناہ دیناIndonesian: nuôi dưỡng (cảm xúc) - che giấu - chứa chấp
Example Sentences
He harbored a secret hope of winning the prize.
basic
The town harbored escaped prisoners during the war.
basic
She harbored doubts about the decision.
basic
I never knew you harbored such strong feelings.
natural
For years, he harbored anger toward his brother but never said anything.
natural
During the storm, the family harbored a stray dog in their garage.
natural