Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with guest in American Collocation
guest
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ɡest/
that you have invited/not invited
invited
unexpected
uninvited
unwanted
unwelcome
welcome
The spectacle was witnessed by 2000 invited guests.
He managed to evict the unwanted guest.
The sign was intended to deter unwelcome guests.
staying the night
overnight
There is a spare bedroom for overnight guests.
famous or special
celebrity
distinguished
famous
important
special
The audience included many distinguished guests from business and academia.
invite a guest
invite
They were not sure how many guests they should invite to their wedding.
welcome a guest
greet
receive
welcome
On arrival, guests are welcomed in the main reception area.
entertain a guest
amuse
delight
entertain
The guests were entertained by amusing speeches and a band.
be able to hold a particular number of guests
accommodate
hold
seat
The restaurant comfortably seats 100 guests.