harbor

Noun

• a place of refuge and comfort and security

• a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

Verb

• hold back a thought or feeling about
  • She is harboring a grudge against him
    

• keep in one's possession; of animals

• secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

• maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
  • bear a grudge
    
  • entertain interesting notions
    
  • harbor a resentment
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  harbour , seaport , haven , shield , hold , entertain , nurse