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cobijar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • foster verb To raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.
  • harbor noun A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
  • shelter noun A place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.

Senses

cobijar is used for these senses in English:

  • foster (transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
  • harbor (transitive) To provide a harbor or safe place for.
  • shelter (transitive) To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.

foster — full definition

  1. verb To raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.
  2. verb To help something grow or develop, such as a skill, relationship, or idea.
  3. adj Describing a family relationship based on care rather than blood, as in foster parent or foster child.

harbor — full definition

  1. noun A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
  2. verb To provide shelter or refuge for someone or something, including secretly hiding a fugitive.

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