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Host - English meaning

həʊst

Host – definitions in English dictionary

noun

A person who receives or entertains other people as guests.

Usage examples:

They were always gracious hosts at the numerous dinner parties they held for friends
noun

An animal or plant on or in which a parasite or commensal organism lives.

Usage examples:

Parasites that manipulate the sex of their hosts are called reproductive parasites - and they are n…
noun

A person or animal that has received transplanted tissue or a transplanted organ.

Usage examples:

There are the intelligent sows called pigoons, bred as hosts for human transplant organs.
noun

A computer which stores a website or other data that can be accessed over the internet or which provides other services to a network.

Usage examples:

In either case, software runs on a real-time operating system, but it can be accessed from a host c…
verb

Act as host at (an event) or for (a television or radio programme).

Usage examples:

Canada was asked to host a commonwealth conference in ottawa
verb

Store (a website or other data) on a server or other computer so that it can be accessed over the internet.

Usage examples:

Columbia university currently hosts some 400 websites
noun

An army.

Usage examples:

So he merely stood on the wall above the gate, watching his army take on the host of elves.
noun

(in biblical use) the angels regarded collectively.

Usage examples:

The prayers of believers here on earth are mingled with the worship of angels and archangels and al…
noun

A flock of sparrows.

Usage examples:

There was a host of sparrows under the roof of the house
noun

The bread consecrated in the eucharist.

Usage examples:

The elevation of the host
noun

Someone who gives a party or has guests

Usage examples:

Lucy was a gracious host., vancouver played host to the conference (= the event happened there)., a…
noun

A country, city, or organization that provides buildings, services, etc. for an event

Usage examples:

Host to sth the prime minister will be playing host to the world's leaders over the next couple of …
noun

Someone who has guests

Usage examples:

We thanked our hosts for a very enjoyable evening., host family the local language school is advert…
noun

A person who introduces guests and performers, especially on television or radio

Usage examples:

Our host for tonight's show is jimmy fallon.
noun

Someone who sets up a meeting or call in which people can talk to each other over the internet using their computers

Usage examples:

You have to wait for the host to let you join the meeting., if a host needs someone else to start t…
noun

A place or organization that provides the space and other necessary things for a special event

Usage examples:

Play host to japan is playing host to the next international conference., host nation the host nati…
noun

A plant or animal that another plant or animal lives on as a parasite

noun

A large number of something

Usage examples:

There's a whole host of reasons why he didn't get the job.
noun

The holy bread that is eaten at communion (= a christian religious ceremony)

noun

A company that hosts a website on the internet

verb

To provide the space and other things necessary for a special event

Usage examples:

Which country is hosting the next olympic games?
verb

To be the host of a television or radio programme

Usage examples:

To host a show/programme
verb

To set up and manage a meeting or call in which people can speak to each other over the internet using their computers

Usage examples:

Do i need to download special software to host a meeting?, the person who hosted the call wanted to…
verb

To provide the computer hardware and software that allows a website to exist on the internet

Usage examples:

I've written my website, now i just need to find a company to host it.

Host translation into English

Host: translate from English into Chinese

Translate host into Chinese (Simplified)}
主持人, 主办, 主, 主人, 许多, 大群, 做东, 东家

Host: translate from English into Dutch

Translate host into Dutch}
Gastheer, Leger, Waard, Menigte, Hostie, Heer, Herbergier, Heirschaar

Host: translate from English into French

Translate host into French}
Héberger, Hôte, Accueillir, Foule, Hostie, Patron, Masse

Host: translate from English into German

Translate host into German}
Gastgeber, Wirt, Menge, Hostrechner, Hausherr, Schar, Hostcomputer, Hostie, Unzahl, Wirtspflanze, Wirtstier, Animateur, Verarbeitungsrechner, Oblate, Masse, Herr des hauses

Host: translate from English into Hindi

Translate host into Hindi}
मेज़बान, मेजबान, सेना, समुदाय, स्वागत सरूकार करना, पोषिता, आतिथेय, दल, झुंड

Host: translate from English into Italian

Translate host into Italian}
Ospite, Padrone, Oste, Schiera, Moltitudine, Ostia, Che ospita, Folla, Stuolo, Albergatore

Host: translate from English into Korean

Translate host into Korean}
주최자, 숙주, 주인, 성체, 여럿, 군, 주인역, 주인역을 맡다, 호스트역을 맡다, 주최국을 맡다

Host: translate from English into Russian

Translate host into Russian}
Хозяин, Множество, Ведущий, Воинство, Войско, Сонм, Рать, Толпа, Принимать гостей, Трактирщик, Хозяин гостиницы, Вести программу, Содержатель гостиницы

Host: translate from English into Spanish

Translate host into Spanish}
Anfitrión, Huésped, Organizar, Hospedador, Ejército, Multitud, Hueste, Hostia, Posadero, Patrón, Muchedumbre, Mesonero, Presentar en televisión

Word origin

Middle English: from Old French hoiste, from Latin hostia ‘victim’.

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