accommodate — to provide lodging or sufficient space for
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to provide lodging or sufficient space for
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
Example Sentences
- My tiny apartment can barely accommodate my pet elephant's yoga sessions.
- The restaurant accommodated our group of 15 vegetarian vampires without any garlic complaints.
- We need to accommodate students with different abilities in our classroom.
accommodate
VERB[/əˈkɑːmədeɪt/]
to provide lodging or sufficient space for
The hotel can accommodate hundreds of guests during the festival.
The restaurant accommodated a large family with a bigger table.
The staff accommodated every guest, coordinated the event, and celebrated its success.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin accommodare, meaning 'to fit or adapt,' composed of ad- (to) and commodare (to make suitable), which derives from commodus (convenient, suitable).
Breakdown
ad- (to) + com- (together) + modus (measure/mode) + -ate (verb suffix) = accommodate
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My tiny apartment can barely accommodate my pet elephant's yoga sessions.”
“The restaurant accommodated our group of 15 vegetarian vampires without any garlic complaints.”
“We need to accommodate students with different abilities in our classroom.”
“Can you accommodate my schedule and meet at 3 PM instead?”
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