accommodate
verb
Simple meaning
To provide sufficient space for.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
əˈkɑmədeɪt
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Definition
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verb
transitive
To provide sufficient space for.
transitive
To provide housing for.
Provide with something desired or needed
“Can you accommodate me with a rental car?”
Provide a service or favor for someone
transitive
To contain comfortably; to have space for.
transitiveoften reflexive
To render fit, suitable, or correspondent; to adapt.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: To provide sufficient space for.
This verb often means 'to fit' or 'to hold' a certain number of things or people. It's more formal than 'fit' and is commonly used when discussing capacity or space, like in building plans or vehicle descriptions.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where you'll really hear it
News reports
“The new stadium will accommodate 50,000 fans.”
Travel planning
“This hotel room can accommodate up to four guests comfortably.”
Business meetings
“We need a bigger table to accommodate everyone.”
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More ways to use accommodate
- “Can you accommodate me with a rental car?”verb
- “The scientists had to accommodate the new results with the existing theories.”verb
- “This hotel can accommodate 250 guests.”verb
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Inflected forms
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Helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
A lens implant containing a hinge that allows for both near and far vision (thus mimicking the natural lens of a young person).
A lens implant containing a hinge that allows for both near and far vision (thus mimicking the natural lens of a young person).
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