host
/ˈhōst/
noun
a person who receives or entertains guests socially, commercially, or officially
a place or organization that provides facilities and services for an event or function
a country, government, etc. that agrees to allow an outside business, organization, group of people, etc. to operate, function, or live within its boundaries, jurisdiction, or population —often used before another noun
Ourself will mingle with society / And play the humble host.
The night before he scored 18 points and got 18 rebounds to help Winthrop beat host UNC-Asheville 75-62.
verb
to receive or entertain guests at or for (an event)
to serve as host to (a person or group)
emcee
… comes with every utensil you'd ever need to successfully host a 12-person dinner party.
hosting guests from out of town
noun
the eucharistic bread