B2verb 2K

Accommodate

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈkɒmədeɪt/","/əˈkɒmədeɪts/","/əˈkɒmədeɪtɪd/","/əˈkɒmədeɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈkɑːmədeɪt/","/əˈkɑːmədeɪts/","/əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪd/","/əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Accommodate

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.

Accommodate in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Accommodate

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.

Related words

Collocations with Accommodate

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

Synonyms for Accommodate

• supply
• provide
• adjust
• fit
• meet

Opposites of Accommodate

• disaccommodate
• refuse

Common mistakes with Accommodate

• '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'.

Frequently asked questions about Accommodate

What does Accommodate mean?

To make space or provide for someone or something.

What is the definition of Accommodate?

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

How do you use Accommodate in a sentence?

The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests.

Can you give another example of Accommodate?

The aircraft is capable of accommodating 28 passengers.

What are synonyms for Accommodate?

Common alternatives include supply, provide, adjust, fit, meet.

What is the opposite of Accommodate?

Opposite meanings include disaccommodate, refuse.

What words go with Accommodate?

It commonly pairs with comfortably, easily, readily, be able to, can, comfortably, easily, readily, be able to, can.

What are common mistakes when using Accommodate?

'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'.

How do you pronounce Accommodate?

US: /["/əˈkɑːmədeɪt/","/əˈkɑːmədeɪts/","/əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪd/","/əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əˈkɒmədeɪt/","/əˈkɒmədeɪts/","/əˈkɒmədeɪtɪd/","/əˈkɒmədeɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Accommodate?

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.

What CEFR level is Accommodate?

"Accommodate" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.