B2verb2K

Accommodate

UK /["/əˈkɒmədeɪt/","/əˈkɒmədeɪts/","/əˈkɒmədeɪtɪd/","/əˈkɒmədeɪtɪŋ/"]/US /["/əˈkɑːmədeɪt/","/əˈkɑːmədeɪts/","/əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪd/","/əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to provide somebody with a room or place to sleep, live or sit

In simple words: To make space or provide for someone or something.

Examples

  • The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests.
  • The aircraft is capable of accommodating 28 passengers.
  • The garage can accommodate three cars.
  • The old town hall now accommodates a Folk Museum.
  • Our proposal tries to accommodate the special needs of minority groups.
  • She modified her views so as to accommodate the objections of American feminists.
  • I have accommodated the press a great deal, giving numerous interviews.
  • I’m sure the bank will be able to accommodate you.
  • I needed to accommodate to the new schedule.

Usage notes

Use 'accommodate' when talking about making adjustments or providing for someone's needs. It can be used in both personal and professional contexts. Avoid using in overly casual settings.

Grammar pattern

accommodate + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'a-comma-date' — imagine writing a date with a comma to make it neat.

Collocations

  • comfortably
  • easily
  • readily
  • be able to
  • can
  • comfortably
  • easily
  • readily
  • be able to
  • can

Synonyms

  • supply
  • provide
  • adjust
  • fit
  • meet

Antonyms

  • disaccommodate
  • refuse

Common mistakes

  • 'Accommodate' is often confused with 'accommodating' as an adjective.
  • Learners sometimes forget the double 'c' in 'accommodate'.
  • Some may incorrectly use 'accommodate to' instead of just 'accommodate'.