transitive. To hold or form in the mind; to entertain, cherish, harbour (a feeling, opinion, etc.).

transitive. To begin to have or be affected by (a feeling or state of mind); to experience (a particular feeling or emotion).

transitive. With simple object and infinitive or complement. To have an impression or conviction that (a person or thing) has the specified quality…

transitive. To entertain or manifest (a specified emotion). to make cheer (also make gladness, make glee, make joy, make merriment, make mirth)…

figurative and transferred. To keep in store, cherish, treasure up, conceal (e.g. in the heart).

To entertain in the mind, harbour fondly, encourage, cling to (a hope, feeling, design, etc.).

figurative. To entertain within the breast; to cherish privately; to indulge. Now usually in reference to evil thoughts or designs.

transitive. To foster, cherish, or nurse (a feeling, thought, etc.) in one's heart or mind, typically over a long period of time.

transitive. To harbour, nurture, or foster (a feeling, desire, grievance, etc.) within oneself.

figurative. To harbour, entertain (feelings, thoughts). Obsolete.

transitive. To have or maintain (affection, respect, fondness, etc.) with regard to a person or thing. With to, unto, or towards. Obsolete.