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Common collocations with guest in American Collocation

guest noun countable

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.