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   Ac·com·mo·date

   /əˈkäməˌdāt/

   

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   • 1. (of physical space, especially a building) provide lodging or sufficient space for: "the cabins accommodate up to 6 people" Similar lodgehouseput upbilletquarterboardtake inprovide shelter forsheltergive a bed togive someone a roof over their headprovide a roof over someone's headharbormake room forgive accommodation toprovide with accommodationprovide accommodation forholdtakefitseathave room for
   • 2. fit in with the wishes or needs of: "any language must accommodate new concepts" Similar helpfit in withallow forassistaidlend a hand toobligeservedo someone a servicemeet the needs/wants ofdo someone a good turnfavordo someone a favorcater forindulgepander tohumorgratifysatisfyOpposite hinder
   • ▪ adapt to: "making consumers accommodate to the realities of today's marketplace" Similar adjustadaptattuneaccustomget (someone) accustomedget (someone) usedhabituateacclimatizeassimilateacculturatefamiliarize someone/oneself withfind one's way aroundcome to terms withcome to acceptlearn to live withintegratedomesticatefind one's feetget one's bearingsbecome naturalizedbecome seasonedacclimate

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin accommodat- ‘made fitting’, from the verb accommodare, from ad- ‘to’ + commodus ‘fitting’.

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2. en.thefreedictionary.com › accommodateAccommodate - definition of accommodate by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To adapt oneself; become adjusted: It is never easy to accommodate to social change. 2. Physiology To become adjusted, as the eye to focusing on objects at a distance. [Latin accommodāre, accommodāt-, to fit : ad-, ad- + commodus, suitable; see commodious .] ac·com′mo·da′tive adj. ac·com′mo·da′tor n.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of accommodate in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to provide with a place to live or to be stored in: New students may be accommodated in halls of residence. formalThere wasn't enough space to accommodate the files. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to accommodate someone. accommodate There aren’t enough rooms to accommodate all the students.

4. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › accommodateaccommodate - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   5 days ago · accommodate (third-person singular simple present accommodates, present participle accommodating, simple past and past participle accommodated) ( transitive, often reflexive) To render fit, suitable, or correspondent; to adapt. Synonyms: adapt, conform, adjust, arrange, suit. to accommodate ourselves to circumstances.

5. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › accommodateAccommodate - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Dictionary definition of accommodate. To provide or make adjustments to suit the needs, preferences, or requirements of someone or something. "They were willing to accommodate my dietary restrictions at the restaurant." Detailed meaning of accommodate. When we accommodate, we make space, provide lodging, or offer facilities to ensure comfort or ...

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryACCOMMODATING definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Add to word list. used to describe a person who is eager or willing to help other people, for example by changing his or her plans: I'm sure she'll help you - she's always very accommodating. Synonyms. acquiescent formal. amenable. complaisant formal. compliant formal. malleable.

7. www.wordsmyth.netaccommodate | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   definition 4: to fulfill the needs of (others) by adapting oneself. She has difficulty understanding, so the teacher tries to accommodate her. synonyms: favor, oblige. antonyms: incommode. similar words: aid, assist, furnish, help, indulge, provide, serve, supply.

8. ludwig.guru › s › accommodateaccommodate | English Definition & Examples | Ludwig

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   accommodate. verb. To render fit, suitable, or correspondent; to adapt; to conform; as, to accommodate ourselves to circumstances. They accommodate their counsels to his inclination. -Joseph Addison. synonyms. adapt. suit. conform. adjust. arrange. fit. antonyms. discommodate. AI Feedback.