accommodate Definition
- 1to provide lodging or sufficient space for
- 2to fit in with the wishes or needs of
Using accommodate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accommodate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests.
Example
We will do our best to accommodate your schedule.
Example
The new design will accommodate more people in the lobby.
accommodate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with accommodate
to adjust or adapt oneself to a new situation or environment
Example
It took me a while to accommodate myself to the new job.
accommodate someone's needs
to make adjustments to meet someone's specific requirements or preferences
Example
The restaurant was happy to accommodate our dietary restrictions.
to adapt to new circumstances or situations
Example
The company had to accommodate to changes in the market in order to stay competitive.
Origins of accommodate
from Latin 'accommodare', meaning 'make fit'
Summary: accommodate in Brief
'Accommodate' [əˈkɒmədeɪt] means to provide lodging or sufficient space for, or to fit in with the wishes or needs of. It is often used in the context of providing space for people or things, as in 'The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests.' 'Accommodate' can also refer to adapting to new situations, as in 'The company had to accommodate to changes in the market in order to stay competitive.'
