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host

verb B2 Neutral

Meaning

To host means to provide a place or environment for an event or activity, often involving the organization and management of the event.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "host" with "guest"; remember that a host is the one who provides the venue or service.

Word in Context

Last weekend , Ana offered to host a small community meeting in her kitchen to talk about the neighborhood garden . She prepared tea and simple snacks and put a few chairs around the table so everyone would feel comfortable . People brought ideas about planting trees and improving the paths , and they wrote a list of tasks they could share . Although the weather was cold , the group stayed late and agreed a plan for the next three months .

Common Phrases

host a meeting host a party host a website

Synonyms

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