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accommodate

 

[ əˈkɒmədeɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in hospitality

Provide lodging or room for (someone) or to contain or hold (something)

Synonyms

contain, hold, house, lodge, shelter

Examples of usage

  • He was accommodated in a small, comfortable guesthouse.
  • The new stadium can accommodate up to 50,000 spectators.
  • She needed a bigger bag to accommodate all her belongings.
Context #2 | Verb

in adjusting

Fit in with the wishes or needs of

Synonyms

adapt, adjust, conform, suit

Examples of usage

  • She tried to accommodate her schedule to match her friend's availability.
  • The company is willing to accommodate special requests from customers.

Translations

Translations of the word "accommodate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acomodar

🇮🇳 समायोजित करना

🇩🇪 unterbringen

🇮🇩 mengakomodasi

🇺🇦 розмістити

🇵🇱 zakwaterować

🇯🇵 収容する (しゅうようする)

🇫🇷 accommoder

🇪🇸 acomodar

🇹🇷 yerleştirmek

🇰🇷 수용하다 (수용하다)

🇸🇦 استيعاب

🇨🇿 ubytovat

🇸🇰 ubytovať

🇨🇳 容纳 (róngnà)

🇸🇮 nastaniti

🇮🇸 hýsa

🇰🇿 орналастыру

🇬🇪 განთავსება

🇦🇿 yerləşdirmək

🇲🇽 acomodar

Etymology

The word 'accommodate' comes from the Latin word 'accommodare', which means 'to make fit, to adapt, to adjust'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of accommodating others has been valued in various cultures throughout history, as it reflects a willingness to make space for others and to be flexible in meeting their needs.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,042 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.