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Meaning of the word host in English

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host

US /hoʊst/
UK /həʊst/
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Noun

1.

a person who receives or entertains guests at home or elsewhere

Example:
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Our host greeted us warmly at the door.
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She was the perfect host for the party.
Synonym:
entertainer master of ceremonies presenter
2.

a large number of people or things

Example:
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A host of problems arose after the system update.
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The event attracted a host of international visitors.
Synonym:
multitude myriad plethora abundance array
3.

an animal or plant on or in which a parasite or commensal organism lives

Example:
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The tick attached itself to its host.
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Some viruses can only survive within a specific host cell.
4.

a computer or other device that communicates with other computers or devices on a network

Example:
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The server acts as a host for multiple websites.
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Each computer on the network is a potential host.

Verb

1.

act as the host for (an event or show)

Example:
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She will host the awards ceremony this year.
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The city plans to host the next Olympic Games.
Synonym:
present organize stage hold arrange
2.

provide the space and other facilities for (a website or other data)

Example:
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Our company can host your website for a low monthly fee.
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Many companies offer services to host applications in the cloud.
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Related Word:
hosts web hosting