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 six stages in total of the world's biggest cycling races - which organisers say has a billion viewing hours on television across 190 countries for the men's race - is unprecedented.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Hosting a gathering for relatives can sometimes come with a barrage of questions and requests that can feel almost punitive.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 26, 2025

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