hosting

VERB

entertain, accommodate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

introduce present receive

STRONG

treat

WEAK

do the honors pick up the check spread oneself throw a party wine and dine

Example Sentences

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Hosting the Radio 2 breakfast show is one of the most high-profile and prestigious jobs in British radio, although it is not the station's most listened to programme.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Hosting the canoe slalom events near L.A. would have required an expensive temporary build.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Hosting the big game this year is expected to cost about $140 for a 10-person feast, little changed from last year’s $138, according to Wells Fargo’s Agri-Food Institute.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

Hosting a show like the Oscars should be another win for YouTube.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

Hosting a chat room this large wasn’t cheap, but Aech could afford it.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline