to harbor feelings for; to draw toward; to take shelter with (depending on the noun used with を)
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to harbor feelings for; to draw toward; to take shelter with (depending on the noun used with を)The meaning depends on the noun before を. 心・思い・好意を寄せる means to feel affection for or harbor feelings for someone; 身を寄せる means to stay with or take shelter at someone’s home; 眉を寄せる means to furrow one’s brows.
JA: トムは自分に密かに思いを寄せる人がいるとは知らなかった。
EN: Tom didn’t know that someone secretly had feelings for him.