n. 25B6; noun
the host greeted the guests : PARTY-GIVER, hostess, entertainer.
the host of a TV series : PRESENTER, compère, anchor, anchorman, anchorwoman, announcer.
guest.
25B6; verb
the Queen hosted a dinner : GIVE, have, hold, throw, put on, provide, arrange, organize.
the show is hosted by Angus : PRESENT, introduce, compère, front, anchor.