Accommodate
/ˈakəmədɪt/
Definitions
2 meaningsto provide something that is needed or wanted
/ˈakəmədɪt/
to provide accommodation for a person or people
I need to apply for accommodation for my wheelchair.
💡 Simply: to provide something needed or wanted
More Examples
The company needs to accommodate our new employee.
How It's Used
"I need a hotel room with a great view."
"They need to accommodate our disabled employees."
a place where people live or work
/ˈakəmədiːt/
The city is known for its nice accommodation options.
💡 Simply: a place where people live or work
More Examples
The new office building has great accommodation.
How It's Used
"My home is in the suburbs."
"The office is in downtown."
Idioms & expressions
take care of
to give care or attention to something or someone
"I took care of my parents while they were ill."
to meet someone
to see or encounter someone
"We met at the conference."
From Old French "accomoder", a combination of "ac" (to) and "comoder" (to have, agree with), and from Latin,"accomodare".
The word 'accommodate' has been used since the 14th century to describe providing shelter or accommodation.
Memory tip
A place to stay
Word Origin
"to have, agree with"