to host
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2.1
- verb
- /hoʊst/
- I signed on to host the Academy Awards.
- host a party
- host a meeting
- host a conference
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- Where did you guys host your playoffs?
- This month we are hosting my Virtual Retreat.
- So all the meetings were hosted on his turf, right?
- They said, hey, man, would you host the entire show?
- You can still win Oscars and host the Oscars after doing that.
- I am Vonfire, would you like to guest host on this past weekend?
- Like you're still hosting no matter what you do.
Examples
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In case you hadn't noticed, I'm trying to host a nationally syndicated talk show.
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I used to host an animal show for kids.
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So it's really a pleasure to host this conversation today.
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You were so generous and kind to host me last May.
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Colin has decided he wants to host the group date instead.
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The same year, she became the youngest person to host Saturday Night Live.
Academic text (2011) -
I'm being told you are going to host the New Year's Eve show, can you confirm this?
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This week I have the pleasure of hosting Quinn Hennick.
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The Padres are hosting the Mets this weekend.
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I am excited to host my friends for dinner this weekend.
Synonyms
89
1.3
To receive guests at your home
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3.5
To organize an event and take care of its details
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1.8
Invite people to your home to visit or eat
Idioms
- Informal
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7.4
A person who is very good at having parties and making guests feel welcome
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
- Specialized
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7.4
A living thing that a parasite uses for part of its life before moving to its final animal or person
- Specialized
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8.2
A living thing in which a parasite reproduces sexually to complete its life cycle
How Elaborate
Surface Forms
Etymology
Host (verb) also comes from Latin hospes 'guest' and simply means to welcome and care for visitors. So to host a party is to receive guests and make sure they are looked after.