host
gb/hˈoʊst/ us/hˈoʊst/
A2
English
~ 2700
házigazda, megrendez, megtart, otthont ad, műsorvezető, kommentátor, gazdaszervezet, gazda, rengeteg
NOUN
A2
1
házigazda
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is the host of [an event]
The host greeted each guest at the door.
A házigazda az ajtónál üdvözölt minden vendéget.
Our host prepared a delicious dinner for us.
A házigazdánk finom vacsorát készített nekünk.
As the host, she made sure everyone felt comfortable.
Learner examples
The host said hello to me.
A házigazda köszönt nekem.
Our host gave us food and drink.
A házigazdánk étellel és itallal kínált minket.
He is the host of the show.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'host' with 'guest'; remember, a host is the one giving the welcome, not receiving it.
Meaning
Person who welcomes guests
Collocations
gracious host
|party host
|wedding host
|TV host
Synonyms
presenter (Used mainly for someone introducing a television or radio program.)
|
emcee (Informal term, especially in entertainment settings.)
Antonyms
guest (The opposite role in a social or event setting.)
Themes
daily life
|social
|events
|relationships
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who invites and looks after guests.
A person who receives or entertains guests at home or at an event.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to host [an event]
We will host the annual conference at our headquarters.
Az éves konferenciát a székházunkban fogjuk megrendezni.
They hosted a charity dinner last weekend.
A múlt hétvégén jótékonysági vacsorát rendeztek.
The museum is hosting an exhibition of modern art.
Learner examples
We will host a big party.
Nagy bulit fogunk tartani.
She will host the meeting.
Ő fogja tartani a megbeszélést.
The school will host a play.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'host' only means 'to be present at', but it means to arrange and provide the place for an event.
Meaning
Organize and provide event space
Collocations
host a party
|host a meeting
|host a conference
|host a dinner
Synonyms
organize (Focuses on planning rather than providing space.)
|
hold (More general, can mean simply to have an event happen.)
Antonyms
attend (To go to an event rather than organize it.)
Themes
events
|business
|daily life
|work
|arts_entertainment
Definition
To plan and hold an event in a place you control.
To organize and provide the venue or facilities for an event or activity.
NOUN
B1
3
műsorvezető
B1
kommentátor
B2
The talk show host asked the celebrity about her new movie.
A talkshow műsorvezetője a hírességet az új filmjéről kérdezte.
He works as a radio host on a morning show.
Egy reggeli műsorban dolgozik rádiós műsorvezetőként.
The podcast host introduced the topic of the day.
Learner examples
The TV host smiled at the camera.
A tévés műsorvezető rámosolygott a kamerára.
She is the host of a radio show.
Ő egy rádióműsor műsorvezetője.
The podcast host talks to many people.
Meaning
Broadcast program presenter
Collocations
TV host
|radio host
|podcast host
Synonyms
anchor (Typically used for news programs.)
|
presenter (Common in British English for TV and radio hosts.)
Themes
media
|entertainment
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|work
Definition
A person who talks to the audience and guides a TV, radio, or online show.
A person who presents and introduces content on television, radio, or online programs.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
4
gazda
C1
Humans are the primary host for this virus.
Az ember ennek a vírusnak az elsődleges gazdaszervezete.
The mosquito acts as a host for the parasite.
A szúnyog gazdaszervezetként szolgál a parazita számára.
The plant serves as a host to several fungi.
Learner examples
A dog can be a host for fleas.
A kutya lehet a bolhák gazdája.
The body is a host for bacteria.
A test gazdaszervezetként szolgál a baktériumok számára.
This plant is a host for insects.
Meaning
Organism supporting another organism
Collocations
host cell
|host species
|host organism
Synonyms
carrier (Can mean an organism that harbors a pathogen; not always providing sustenance.)
Themes
science
|biology
|health
|animals
Definition
An animal or plant that another animal or plant lives on or inside and gets food from.
An organism that provides food or shelter for another organism, such as a parasite or symbiont.
NOUN
B2
5
rengeteg
A2
The project faced a host of difficulties.
A projekt rengeteg nehézségbe ütközött.
She has a host of friends in the city.
Rengeteg barátja van a városban.
There are a host of reasons to support the plan.
Learner examples
He has a host of books.
Rengeteg könyve van.
We have a host of ideas.
Rengeteg ötletünk van.
There are a host of problems here.
Meaning
Large number of things or people
Collocations
a host of problems
|a host of opportunities
Synonyms
multitude (More formal and literary.)
|
crowd (Usually refers specifically to people gathered physically together.)
Themes
quantity
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A lot of people or things together.
A large number of people or things considered together.
Grammar
Dictionary form
host
IPA
GB/hˈoʊst/
US/hˈoʊst/
Syllables & stress
host (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (host)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: host
- Plural: hosts
Verb
- Base: host
- 3rd Person Singular: hosts
- Present Participle: hosting
- Past: hosted
Word family
Expressions
a host of
1/ə hˈoʊst əv/
fixed phrase
Large number of things or people
A lot of people or things together.
Examples
- There are a host of reasons why this plan will work.
- She has a host of ideas for the new project.
play host to
1/plˈeɪ hˈoʊst tə/
fixed phrase
Act as someone hosting guests
To be the person or place that receives guests for an event.
Examples
- The city will play host to the international summit next year.
- Our school is playing host to students from abroad this week.