Accommodated: meaning, definitions and examples

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accommodated

 

[ əˈkɒmədeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

provide space

To accommodate means to provide someone with a place to stay or make space for someone or something. It can also refer to the act of adjusting or adapting to meet the needs of others.

Synonyms

adjust, host, supply

Examples of usage

  • The hotel accommodated all of our needs during our stay.
  • We can accommodate you with a larger room if you prefer.
  • The design was changed to accommodate the new safety regulations.

Translations

Translations of the word "accommodated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acomodado

🇮🇳 आवास दिया

🇩🇪 untergebracht

🇮🇩 dihuni

🇺🇦 вміщений

🇵🇱 zakwaterowany

🇯🇵 宿泊させた

🇫🇷 logé

🇪🇸 alojado

🇹🇷 barındırılmış

🇰🇷 숙소를 제공하다

🇸🇦 مُستَضاف

🇨🇿 ubytovaný

🇸🇰 ubytovaný

🇨🇳 安置的

🇸🇮 namenjen

🇮🇸 farið í hús

🇰🇿 орналастырылған

🇬🇪 გადაწვდილი

🇦🇿 yerləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 alojado

Word origin

The word 'accommodate' comes from the Latin word 'accommodare', which means to fit, to adjust or to adapt. The root 'com-' means together and 'modare' means to measure or to make fit. The word made its way into Middle English from Old French, retaining the core idea of providing for or fitting something to a need. Since its introduction into the English language, 'accommodate' has been used in various contexts, including hospitality, lodging, and more abstract settings like accommodating ideas or individuals in a social context. Its meaning has broadened over time, reflecting changes in society's views on inclusion and adaptability.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,689, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.