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| I am little confused with the usage of word 'HARBOR' in the below sentence. 'the Couple harbored the dream of getting married' is it a correct sentence? if not kindly explain and tell me the right sentence with the same meaning. Thanks in Advance! |
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| It is perfectly correct: harbour (HAVE IN MIND) UK, US harbor verb [T] to have in mind a thought or feeling, usually over a long period: He's been harbouring a grudge against her ever since his promotion was refused. There are those who harbour suspicions about his motives. Powell remains non-committal about any political ambitions he may harbour. [Cambridge Dictionary] |
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