to accommodate
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British pronunciation
/ɐkˈɒmədˌe‍ɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "accommodate"

to accommodate
01

to provide a place for someone to stay and sleep, usually in a house, hotel, or other lodging facility

Transitive: to accommodate sb
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The innkeeper arranged rooms to accommodate the visiting family.
The guesthouse can accommodate up to 12 travelers at a time.
02

to have enough space for someone or something

Transitive: to accommodate sb/sth
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The conference room can accommodate up to 50 participants for the meeting.
The parking garage is designed to accommodate large trucks and vans.
03

to give support to someone

Transitive: to accommodate sth
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During tough times, friends often accommodate each other by offering emotional support.
The local community center will accommodate families in need by offering free meals.
04

to consider something and possibly make adjustments based on it

Transitive: to accommodate a specific need
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The teacher decided to accommodate the students' learning preferences by incorporating more visual aids in her lessons.
The company plans to accommodate employee feedback by revising its remote work policy.
05

to adapt oneself to a new situation

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After the merger, the team had to accommodate to the new company culture quickly.
After moving to a new country, he quickly learned to accommodate himself to the local customs.
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