noun

a person who receives or entertains other people as guests.

they were always gracious hosts at the numerous dinner parties they held for friends

party-giver,entertainer,hostess

verb

act as host at (an event) or for (a television or radio programme).

Canada was asked to host a Commonwealth conference in Ottawa

give,throw,have,hold,provide,put on,lay on,arrange,organize,present,introduce,front,anchor,announce,be the presenter of,compère,emcee