Synonyms:
host
Meaning: a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
Synonyms:
horde, host, legion
Meaning: a vast multitude
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host
Meaning: an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
Synonyms:
master_of_ceremonies, emcee, host
Meaning: a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
Synonyms:
host, legion
Meaning: archaic terms for army
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host
Meaning: any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event; "Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games"
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
host
Meaning: be the host of or for; "We hosted 4 couples last night"
Usage examples
Soon the host enters the room.
Had he made a mistake in accusing his host?
"I'll ring the bell for a candle," said the host.
It is truth, said the knight, for I saw the host myself.
Ours the host, the marching host--hark to our battle song!
The shades of the great Virginians rose in a host before him.
The next day the Prince arose early and took leave of his host.
The traveller entered, and his host put before him a simple meal.
Ajib and his men also took horse and host charged down upon host.
Then they both entered the house, and Vavasor followed his host up-stairs.