accommodate

/ɐkˈɒmədˌe‍ɪt/

/əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/

[verb]

to accommodate

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

synonyms : adapt

to accept someone's opinion and consider doing it, particularly when it differs from one's opinion

synonyms : fit

suit

to provide what is desired or needed, especially in terms of space, resources, or services

to provide enough space for a certain number of people or things to occupy and use for a particular purpose

synonyms : admit

hold

make (one thing) compatible with (another)

synonyms : conciliate

reconcile

provide a service or favor for someone

synonyms : oblige

antonyms : disoblige

to provide a space for someone to live or stay in

synonyms : lodge

Examples

1. The human resources manager understood that her employees had varying needs and preferences, and created a flexible work environment to accommodate them - different strokes for different folks.

2. The egg shape as well as the nested shell structure also accommodates for extreme differences in pressure and temperature on the surface of Mars.

3. Public schools have to accommodate all disabilities.

4. The adjustable shelving accommodates a printer, laptop and other essentials.