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hosted

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈhoʊstɪd// UK //hˈəʊstɪd// host·ed

v. to organize and provide the space for an event or a guest. You are the person or place in charge of making sure everything goes well for the visitors.

v. to act as a master of ceremonies or to provide the facilities for an event or guest. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the event or the person being received.


SIMPLE

Our city hosted the international film festival last month.

CONTEXTUAL

The local university hosted a series of lectures on climate change to educate the public.

COMPLEX

While the capital city usually manages such large-scale events, this year a smaller coastal town hosted the summit to promote regional tourism and economic development.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. In computing contexts, it refers to a server providing space or services for a website.

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