As our guests
I'm Claire Whitney. Most of us never know about the good deeds done by ordinary people, but their quiet actions can make a world of difference to many. Today we're privileged to have as our guests Vivian Bridge and James Duncan--two ordinary people who have done some extraordinary things to help out those in need.
What's the meaning of "as" used before "our guests"? It makes me confused. I say to myself that we don't need that word there. Any guidance?
Thank you.
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as : Used to refer to the function or character that someone or something has. } as a {role/function} . You can make more than 500 sentences if you put together the possibilities below.
- as : Used to refer to the function or character that someone or something has.
- } as a {role/function} .
- You can make more than 500 sentences if you put together the possibilities below.
- ] as [ my / their / our / a/an ] [ guests / guide / friend / teacher / supervisor / partner / agents / editors / assistant ].
- Examples: We are happy to have Susan as our guide.
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as: Used to refer to the function or character that someone or something has.
(Oxford Dictionary)
You might say that as = (acting) in the capacity of
There are many expressions with
to be {adj} to have {s.o.} as a {role/function}.
You can make more than 500 sentences if you put together the possibilities below.
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