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host

Meaning of host

receive guests

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British English/tə ˈhəʊst/
American English/tu ˈhoʊst/
Russian transcription[prʲɪnʲɪˈmatʲ ɡɐˈstʲej]
host
host - принимать гостей
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host with Russian translation

host usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Каждую зиму наша семья принимает гостей на небольшой ужин.

Every winter our family hosts a small dinner for neighbours.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Семьи часто принимают гостей на праздники.

Families often host guests for special national holidays.

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host belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

hostпринимать гостей
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

host synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between host / throw (a party) / receive / invite / hold (a reception) / put on (an event)

🇬🇧English
host

General verb meaning to receive guests or organize an event.

A1Very Often

We will host a dinner on Saturday.

Мы будем принимать гостей на ужин в субботу.

T
🇬🇧English
throw (a party)

Informal: to organize a party; similar to host but casual/informal.

A2Often

They're going to throw a big party for her birthday.

Они устроят большую вечеринку на её день рождения.

🇬🇧English

More formal; to accept or welcome guests, often in official contexts.

A2Often

The mayor received the visiting delegation at City Hall.

Мэр принял делегацию в ратуше.

🇬🇧English

To ask someone to come; this is the action that precedes hosting.

A1Very Often

She invited ten people to her party.

Она пригласила десять человек на свою вечеринку.

H
🇬🇧English
hold (a reception)

Formal; to conduct or host an official reception or ceremony.

B1Rarely

The embassy will hold a reception for visiting artists.

Посольство проведёт приём для приезжающих артистов.

P
🇬🇧English
put on (an event)

To stage or organize an event; focuses on arranging rather than personal hospitality.

B1Often

The community center put on a summer fair.

Городской центр организовал летнюю ярмарку.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes greeting and being hospitable; part of hosting rather than the whole act.

A1Very Often

They welcomed the guests at the door.

Они поприветствовали гостей у двери.

A
🇬🇧English
accommodate

To provide lodging, space, or facilities; emphasizes providing accommodation for guests.

B1Often

The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.

Отель может разместить до 200 гостей.

🇬🇧English

Focuses on planning and arranging an event; does not necessarily imply personal hospitality.

B1Often

She organized the conference and managed the schedule.

Она организовала конференцию и составила расписание.

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How to pronounce host and what this word means

host translation: принимать гостей. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce host

/tə ˈhəʊst/

host translation

принимать гостей

host examples

Every winter our family hosts a small dinner for neighbours.

host transcription

/tə ˈhəʊst/, /tu ˈhoʊst/

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host meaning: what does it mean?

receive guests

host pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

host is pronounced as /tə ˈhəʊst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

host definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Every winter our family hosts a small dinner for neighbours. Translation: Каждую зиму наша семья принимает гостей на небольшой ужин.

Is host part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, host (принимать гостей) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is host part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, host (принимать гостей) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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