verb (used with object),ac·com·mo·dat·ed,ac·com·mo·dat·ing.
to do a kindness or a favor to; oblige: to accommodate a friend by helping him move to a new apartment.
to provide suitably; supply (usually followed by with): 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.
to bring into harmony or make adjustments or allowances for: to accommodate differences;to accommodate your busy schedule.
verb (used without object),ac·com·mo·dat·ed,ac·com·mo·dat·ing.
to become adjusted or adapted.
to become reconciled; agree.
Origin of accommodate
1515–25; <Latin accommodātus adjusted (past participle of accommodāre), equivalent to ac-ac- + commod(us) fitting, suitable (com-com- + modus measure, manner) + -ātus-ate1
SYNONYMS FOR accommodate
1 serve, aid, assist, help, abet.
7 fit, suit.
8 compose, harmonize.
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ANTONYMS FOR accommodate
1 inconvenience.
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synonym study for accommodate
1. See oblige. 6. See contain.
OTHER WORDS FROM accommodate
ac·com·mo·da·ble[uh-kom-uh-duh-buhl], /əˈkɒm ə də bəl/, adjectivenon·ac·com·mo·da·ble,adjectivepre·ac·com·mo·date,verb (used with object),pre·ac·com·mo·dat·ed,pre·ac·com·mo·dat·ing.re·ac·com·mo·date,verb,re·ac·com·mo·dat·ed,re·ac·com·mo·dat·ing.
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Thompson had said the deal would save money over the long term, but also suggested that the property would need $15 million to potentially accommodate another 245 employees and make other capital improvements, including asbestos remediation.
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One carrier, though, said that while water and treats and cold beverages are appreciated, that the best thing a customer can do is provide a bigger mailbox—one that can be reached from the truck and accommodate all mail and parcels.
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Jones said he feels bad he’s not going to be able to accommodate those parents.
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Rapid urbanisation and an increasing population compel India to accommodate more vehicles on the roads, which indirectly means more crude oil imports and carbon emissions.
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Oxygen levels will be decreased to accommodate fewer people.