be a guest

VERB

attend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

show up visit

STRONG

appear catch frequent haunt show

WEAK

be at be present be there bob up check in clock in come to light drop in go to make an appearance make it make the scene pop up punch in punch the clock ring in sit in on time in turn up

Antonyms

STRONG

hide

WEAK

be absent be lazy disregard ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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In order to be a guest or a host, you have to roll with the prospect of bad reviews, with or without bacon and beer.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Andrew Hillhouse, who was supposed to be a guest at another wedding two miles away, told BBC Scotland News he only realised he was at the wrong venue when the bride walked down the aisle.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

Schwartz lists three original bucket list items for his career: voice a character on “The Simpsons,” be a guest on Letterman, and host “SNL.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2024

Hayden will be a guest at the special alongside film historian Jacqueline Stewart, chair of the National Film Preservation Board, to talk about the films.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2024

“It is too far. I’ve arranged for you to be a guest at the local middle school, McNulty.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

be a guest

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