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| 1. | [ adjective ] favorable to life and growth | |
| Examples: | "soil sufficiently hospitable for forest growth" "a hospitable environment" |
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| Related terms: | inhospitable kind | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (`hospitable' is usually followed by `to') having an open mind | |
| Synonyms: | open_to | |
| Examples: | "hospitable to new ideas" "open to suggestions" |
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| Related terms: | receptive | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity | |
| Examples: | "a good-natured and hospitable man" "a hospitable act" "hospitable invitations" |
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| Related terms: | inhospitable welcoming friendly | |
| Similar spelling: |
hospitably hospital hospitalize hospitalise hospital_bed hospital_care hospitality hospital_ward hospital_ship hospital_room |
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