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have guests

VERB
entertain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dine feed invite regale treat welcome
STRONG
admit board chaperone foster harbor house lodge nourish quarter receive recreate room
WEAK
be host do the honors give a party have a do have a get-together have company have visitors pick up the check pop for put up show hospitality spring for throw a party wine and dine
Antonyms
STRONGEST
reject
STRONG
eject ignore neglect turn away
WEAK
disregard

Example Sentences

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I plan to have guests come help me but for right now, it's just the things that me and my team are really into right now.

From Salon • Aug. 18, 2024

“We have guests that are almost aggressive in how they want to experience something,” said Philippe Gills, who oversees the concierge team at the Langham, Chicago.

From New York Times • May 14, 2024

"It will be a couple of weeks before we can have guests in again," Ms Parsons said.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2024

Unhoused residents have moved into motels, only to learn they are not permitted to have guests in their rooms, making them feel isolated and alone, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2023

“We have guests over all the time. Auntie North has an entire room full of clothes from her travels. I’m sure we’ll find something that will fit you tomorrow. Take these for now.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova