Accommodating
ˈækəməˌdætɪŋ
adjectiveBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
Idioms
Meaning
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Definitions
1
Willing to help or support others or put others at ease
/ækəˈmeɪtɪŋ/
adjectiveneutralBeginner
General
Ready to provide assistance or support
I appreciate your accommodating nature.
💡 Simply: Helpful
More Examples
2
She was accommodating and helped us with our question.
How It's Used
Social
"She was very accommodating with her friends."
Travel
"The hotel staff were accommodating and helped us with our luggage."
Idioms & expressions
over the moon
Extremely pleased or happy
"She was over the moon to hear that she got the job"
take it with a grain of salt
Be wary, it may not be true
"I'm reading this article on the internet, but I'm taking it with a grain of salt"
From Latin 'accommodari', meaning 'to set together' or 'to arrange'.
In the 14th century, the word "accommodate" was used to mean 'to provide a roof' or 'to provide a lodging'.
Memory tip
Action - Comfortable
Practice
Base: accommodate
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Usage
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40%Written