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Host

noun
/hoʊst/

Meaning

a person who receives or entertains other people as guests; a large number of things
a person who receives or entertains guests; to organize and provide for an event

Example Sentences

The gracious host welcomed all the guests with warm smiles and refreshments.

She will host the conference next week.

Example Expressions

play host

Synonyms

entertainer, hostess, presenter, organizer, emcee, moderator
Entry 1
entertainer, hostess, presenter, organizer
Entry 2
presenter, entertainer, emcee, organizer, moderator

Antonyms

guest, visitor, attendee, stranger
Entry 1
guest, visitor, attendee, stranger
Entry 2
guest, visitor

Collocations

gracious host, party host, host family, host a party, host an event, web host
Entry 1
gracious host, party host, host family
Entry 2
host a party, host an event, web host

Related Vocabularies

to change from one thing to another or to turn something on or off
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
the shape or structure of something; to bring something into existence
a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.
a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause
agreement or harmony; to grant or give recognition

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