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accommodate
[uh-kom-uh-deyt]
verb (used with object)
to do a kindness or a favor to; oblige.
to accommodate a friend by helping him move to a new apartment.
Synonyms: , , , ,Antonyms:to provide suitably; supply (usually followed bywith ).
The officials were accommodated with seats toward the front of the room.
to lend money to.
Can you accommodate him, or are you short of cash?
to provide with a room and sometimes with food.
to furnish with accommodations, as food and lodgings.
to have or make room for.
Will this elevator accommodate 10 people?
to make suitable or consistent; adapt.
to accommodate oneself to circumstances.
Synonyms: ,to bring into harmony or make adjustments or allowances for.
to accommodate differences;
to accommodate your busy schedule.
Synonyms: ,
verb (used without object)
to become adjusted or adapted.
to become reconciled; agree.
accommodate
/ ÉĖ°ģɳ¾ÉĖ»å±šÉŖ³Ł /
verb
(tr) to supply or provide, esp with lodging or board and lodging
(tr) to oblige or do a favour for
to adjust or become adjusted; adapt
(tr) to bring into harmony; reconcile
(tr) to allow room for; contain
(tr) to lend money to, esp on a temporary basis until a formal loan has been arranged
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- accommodable adjective
- nonaccommodable adjective
- preaccommodate verb (used with object)
- reaccommodate verb
- unaccommodable adjective
- underaccommodated adjective
- well-accommodated adjective
- ²¹³¦Ė³¦“Ē³¾³¾“ĒĖ»å²¹³Ł¾±±¹±š adjective
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of accommodate1
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of accommodate1
Example Sentences
But by 1964, Wilson had come to realize that his ambitions for popular music were much grander than The Beach Boysā sun-kissed brand could ever hope to accommodate.
āAnd, uh, looking forward to having a, like we said, smooth transition, do everything we can to make sure you are accommodated, what you need.ā
The round table is 14 feet in diameter to accommodate all the players.
āItās very clear that the federal government understands that thatās an environment that they will be accommodating and provide for,ā Wasserman said of the recent travel ban.
Though she prefers mollusks to men, itās Yeva who insists on reducing the kidnapping target from 100 to 12, a number that the trailer could humanely accommodate.
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When To Use
To accommodate someone is to do them a favor or meet their needs or wants in some way, as in You donāt have to accommodate everyone all the timeāsometimes the answer should be no. To accommodate a request is to honor itāto do what has been asked, as in They were kind enough to accommodate my special requests.The adjective accommodating means eager or willing to help or please in this way.Accommodate can also mean to make or have room for, as in This bus can accommodate up to 50 passengers. Similarly, accommodate can mean to provide someone with a place to stay, as in Unfortunately the hotel was not able to accommodate usāall the rooms were reserved. The related term accommodation is often used in this context, especially in relation to hotels rooms or other temporary lodging. In this case, it is often used in the plural, as in What are the accommodations like?Accommodation is also commonly used in a general way referring to the act of accommodating. This can be used in any of the senses of the word.Example: Weāve extended our hours to better accommodate our customers.ā
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