My host family often advises me.
Source: tatoeba (33456)
Host
/həʊst/
Synonyms for "host" (324 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (65)
Noun(27 words)
Determiner(1 words)
a great number
Verb(2 words)
Strong matches (97)
consecrated elementsconsubstantiationcoveycrosscrowdcrucifixcruetcrushdelugedo the honorsdriftdrivedroveelementsemceeentertainentertain guestsentertainereucharisteucharistial
Show 37 more words
fighting machineflightflockflocksfloodforcesgalaxygamganggive a partyground forcesground troopsguesthailhaveheapherdhiveholy communionholy crossholy grailholy sacramentholy waterholy-water sprinklerhordehostessiconimpanationincensoryinnkeeperintinctionjamkennellandladylandlordlarge amountlast supper
Noun(31 words)
dealersdeejaydeejaysdinnereddinneringdog care educatione-marketemceeingemceesentertainentertainerescortevent hostingfeastsfeature guestfeteflowering plant habitatfêtegreeterharbor
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Verb(7 words)
Adjective(2 words)
entertaininglarge multitude
Related words (162)
legionlegionslitterloaflotlotsmanagermanymassmasses ofmaster of ceremoniesmatzomcmenorahmezuzahmikvahmilitarymilitary establishmentmine hostmob
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monstrancemuchnessmultiplymultitudenestnumbernumbersoccupation forceosculatoryostensoriumpackpanoplyparatroopspaschal candlepaxphylacteriesphylacterypietapluralitypodprayer shawlprayer wheelpresenterpresidepressprideprofusionproprietorproprietresspublicanpyxquantitiesquantityquite a fewrabblerank and fileranksreal presencereceptionistregularregular armyregularsrelicrelicsroodrosaryroutrucksacrament sundaysacramentalsacred relicssacring bellsanctus bellsangraalschoolscorescoresshoalshofarski troopsskulkslothsoldieryspatesprinklerstackstanding armystorm troopssubpanationsukkahswarmtabernacletalliththe holy sacramentthe linethe militarythe sacramentthrongthrow a partythuribletidy sumtransubstantiationtriptrooptroopsurceoleveronicavigil lightvotive candlewaferworlds of
Noun(45 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: emcee, server, a great number, a mass of, a world of.
- Sentence evidence is available for host, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "host".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "host"
Keep "host" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "host" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "host", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "host" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
36 entriesShowing 16 of 36 words.
More specific
16 entriesCollocations
10 entriesa host of possibilitiesa host of problemscloud hostinghost familyhost organismhosting dutieshosting platformserver hostingweb hostweb hosting
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
35 total sentences available.
The party ended with a speech by the host.
Source: tatoeba (35628)
Who will host the party?
Source: tatoeba (35707)
A host of friends came to see me off.
Source: tatoeba (40993)
Showing 4 of 35 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "host"?
Closest matches include emcee, server, a great number, a mass of, a world of.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "host"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.