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(verb) be the host of or for; "We hosted 4 couples last night" |
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Related Words: banquet, compere, emcee, entertain, feast, junket, wine and dine |
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(noun) an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; the host does not benefit and is often harmed by the association |
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Related Words: being, definitive host, intermediate host, life form, living thing, organism |
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Antonyms: parasite |
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(noun) a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion |
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Related Words: bread, breadstuff, staff of life |
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(noun) archaic terms for army |
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Synonyms: legion |
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Related Words: Sabaoth, army, regular army |
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(noun) any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event; "Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games" |
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Related Words: organisation, organization |
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(noun) the owner or manager of an inn |
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Synonyms: innkeeper |
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Related Words: hostess, padrone, patron, patronne, victualer, victualler |
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(noun) a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there |
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Related Words: adult, grownup, hostess |
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(noun) (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network |
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Synonyms: server |
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Related Words: computer, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system |
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(noun) a vast multitude |
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Synonyms: horde, legion |
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Related Words: concourse, multitude, throng |
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(noun) a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers) |
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Synonyms: emcee, master of ceremonies |
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Related Words: Lord of Misrule, compere, entertainer, question master, quizmaster, ringmaster, toastmaster |
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