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host

[hohst] / hoʊst /
NOUN
person who entertains, performs
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anchor entertainer manager moderator owner presenter
STRONG
emcee innkeeper keeper proprietor
WEAK
anchor person person of the house
Antonyms
WEAK
guest visitor
NOUN
large group
Synonyms
STRONGEST
array crowd multitude
STRONG
army cloud crush drove flock gathering horde legion myriad rout score swarm throng
Antonyms
WEAK
guest visitor
VERB
entertain, accommodate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
introduce present receive
STRONG
treat
WEAK
do the honors pick up the check spread oneself throw a party wine and dine

Example Sentences

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Fox News host Bret Baier appeared on air with a message from the president.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary between Iran and the United States to secure a temporary ceasefire and host negotiations to end the war in the Middle East.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

A former talk show host and legislator, Cheng's victory in the KMT chairperson elections last year stunned observers and many in her party, who had considered her the dark-horse candidate.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

John McGlynn's side will also host Hibs for a third time and travel to Celtic Park and Tynecastle for a third time.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Anyway in Iran when you go to someone’s house, they put out a spread with tea and sweets on a rug, and you sit together and the host should offer you the best stuff.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri