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Meaning of 'host'
Meaning of 'host' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Host 
[ n.]
- The consecrated wafer, believed to be the body of Christ,
which in the Mass is offered as a sacrifice; also, the bread before
consecration. [ n.]- An army; a number of men gathered for war.
- Any great number or multitude; a throng.
- One who receives or entertains another, whether gratuitously or for compensation; one from whom another receives food, lodging, or entertainment; a landlord.
2. Host [ v. i.]
- To lodge at an inn; to take up entertainment. [ v. i.]3. Host [ v. t.]
- To give entertainment to. [ v. t.]Meaning of 'host' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. host [ n]
[ n]Meaning (1):
- any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event
- any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event
Example in sentence:
- Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games
2. host [ v]
[ v]Meaning (2):
- be the host of or for
- be the host of or for
Example in sentence:
- We hosted 4 couples last night
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